Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Sony GP-VPT2BT Now Shipping

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 31, 2020

Sony GP-VPT2BT: B&H Photo / Adorama Sony’s new GP-VPT2BT is now in stock and shipping with support for a9 II, a7R IV, a6600, a6100, RX100 VII out of the box. The a9, a7R III, a7 III, a6400, RX0 II will also work with it after a firmware update.

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Sigma 16mm f/2, 18mm f/1.8, 18mm f/2.8, 20mm f/1.8, 24mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8, and 35mm f/1.8 Patents Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 30, 2020

Sigma registered some patients in Japan for 16mm f/2, 18mm f/1.8, 18mm f/2.8, 20mm f/1.8, 24mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8, and 35mm f/1.8 designs. [Publication number] JP 2020-16755 (P2020-16755A) [Release Date] January 30, 2020 [Title of the Invention] Imaging optical system [Date of application] July 25, 2018 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name or name] Sigma Corporation […]

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The Best Lenses For The Sony a7RIV

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 29, 2020

The Sony a7RIV has a very demanding sensor that can be hard to optimize glass for. Good Thing Sony Alpha Blog posted a list of tested lenses they recommend for the a7RIV which will help you get the most out of the Sony a7RIV. You can view below or read at great length about testing […]

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TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 Now Available For E-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 28, 2020

TTArtisan released their TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 for E-mount on Amazon.   Design for Sony E-mount camera. Full frame sensor coverage with extreme ultra-wide 180 degrees angle of view on full-frame cameras. 11 Elements in 7 Groups with aperture range of f2.8 – f16 effectively improve the image degradation of the fisheye lens edge. 6.7 inches […]

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Lens Tips: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Review – Disappointing Results

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 27, 2020

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN has enjoyed high demand since its announcement, but was it deserved? Lens Tips seems to think that it wasn’t due to a variety of flaws they found that while easy to correct with software shouldn’t exist when lenses like the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE offer superior performance […]

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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 26, 2020

Amazon is currently offering 15% back on various products including Sony cameras. You can find a list here. Camera Bodies Sony a9 (Save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7RIII (Save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7III (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7rII (Save $400): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7II (Save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7sII (Save $400): B&H […]

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