Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

New Meike 50mm f/1.7 For E-Mount

Meike quietly listed their 50mm f/1.7 For E-Mount on Amazon the other day. This is a FE (Full Frame) Lens. Fixed focal length 50mm, Maximum aperture of 1.7 delivers smooth bokeh, fit Close-up/portrait photo photography Lens construction is 6 elements in 5 groups, multi-layer coatings Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m, Full-frame Visual angle: diagonal 46.5° horizontal 39.2° […]

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Sony NP-FZ100 Generic Wasabi Batteries Are Back

Wasabi Sony NP-FZ100 batteries are back on Amazon after a brief production problem. These batteries work with the Sony a7III, a7RIII, and a9. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for Sony NP-FZ100 works with the Sony Alpha A7 III, A7R III, A9 Premium Grade A cells for longer battery lifespan (number of recharge cycles) with no memory effect Rated at […]

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Sigma ART 70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO Pricing and Preorders Expected Friday

Sigma should announce pricing for the Sigma 70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO ART for E-Mount Friday according to Nokishita. It should be around $1,000 and it’s based on a new design for E-Mount. Number of lenses 10 groups of 13 Field of view (35 mm format) 34.3 ° Number of diaphragm blades 9 pieces (round drawing) Minimum […]

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Sony a7RIII Firmware 1.10 Released

Firmware (version 1.10) provides the following benefits A new Interval option is now selectable for Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: [On: Shooting Interval 0.5sec] option added to the menu *When the camera is connected to a PC, please use the latest version (1.2 or later) of the Imaging Edge software. *When using an A-mount lens via […]

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Great Lengthy Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Review: High Performance and A Good Value

Krolop-gerst released their Engish review, which is full of useful analysis. I’m glad to hear that they feel the lens offs good value per its price point and performance. I watched the previous German review but decided to wait for the English release to post it because auto-subs aren’t the best. I think I have pretty much […]

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Sony Savings Sunday

Sony Bodies Sony a9 (Save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7rII (Save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7sII (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7 (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a6500 (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a6300 (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony […]

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