Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Tamron 40-500mm f/4.5-8.2 and Tamron 50-600mm f/4.5-8.2 Patents Found

A Patent was filed for a Tamron 40-500mm f/4.5-8.2 and Tamron 50-600mm f/4.5-8.2.  These lenses probably won’t come out anytime soon, but you can see renderings of them above or read the patent below: overview [Publication number] P2025100076 [Release date] 2025-07-03 [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device [Application date] 2023-12-22 [Applicant] [Identification number] […]

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Sigma 8mm f/1.0 and Sigma 15mm f/1.2 Patents Found

A Patent was filed for a Sigma 8mm f/1.0 and a Sigma 15mm f/1.2. The Sigma 15mm f/1.2 is full frame, while the Sigma 8mm f/1.0 is either m43 or APS-C.  These lenses probably won’t come out anytime soon, but you can see renderings of them above or read the patent below: overview [Publication number] […]

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New Prima Series from LK Samyang

Samyang has been making some interesting moves lately, and they just announced a new lineup of lenses on Instagram, the Prima Series from LK Samyang. The post is accompanied by the following statement: 📸 Start your journey with the new Prima Series from LK Samyang. Portable. Practical. Perfect for creators. Easier to carry, more enjoyable […]

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Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Post Launch Coverage

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama We have known about the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for a while now, and it has finally been announced to round out Tamron’s G2 […]

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TAMRON Completes the G2 Trinity, Announces Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Zoom

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama TAMRON Completes the G2 Trinity, Announces Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Zoom Lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon […]

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Adorama Introduced Price Increases First!

I have been watching for the price increase we reported yesterday since midnight, and B&H Photo / Amazon haven’t posted the price increases yet, but Adorama implemented Sony’s price increases promptly. The only reason I can give for this disparity is that maybe B&H Photo and Amazon have some pre-tariff inventory left to sell, so don’t miss […]

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