Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

New Tamron 28-70mm f/2 Patent Found With a More Compact and Refined Design

A new Patent was found for a Tamron 28-70mm f/2 zoom lens. Previously, there was a Tamron 28-70mm f/2 patent found here, but this one is a new one that is slightly different with a more refined and compact design, which you can check out below with a brief comparison between the two patents: Tamron’s […]

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Sony Electronics Launches Industry First(i) Video-Compatible Camera Authenticity Solution For News Organizations and Broadcasters

Sony Electronics Launches Industry First(i) Video-Compatible Camera Authenticity Solution for News Organizations and Broadcasters Current Support for Five Cameras with Expansion to Four More Models by 2026 Sony Electronics is furthering its commitment to authenticity in video content by extending its verification technology to a broader lineup of cameras. This initiative marks the next significant […]

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Sony a9III and Sony a1II Firmware 4.00 Updates Release

Sony a9III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a1 II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama ILCE-9M3 Firmware 4.00 Benefits and Improvements Download Here Benefits and Improvements Adds support for Real-time Recognition AF+ with improved subject detection and tracking capabilities Allows you to set Recognition Target to Auto, enabling the camera to automatically select subjects such as humans and animals Adapts the display layout of shooting information […]

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Sigma 200mm F2 OS and 300mm F2.8 OS Patents Found

Patents were found for a Sigma 200mm F2 OS and a Sigma 300mm F2.8 OS. overview [Publication number] P2025162727 [Release date] 2025-10-28 [Title of Invention] Imaging optical system [Application date] 2024-04-16 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation An imaging optical system is provided that is lightweight, has excellent correction for longitudinal […]

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New Cheecar 50mm f/1.2 Fluorescent

Chinese lens maker Cheecar will be releasing a lens with fluorescent markings on it, the Cheecar 50mm f1.2. 5-group, 7-element construction, 11 aperture blades stepped aperture design a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m 52mm filter interface an all-metal body APS-C format fluorescent design compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF-S, EF-M, Fujifilm X, and […]

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New AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 Listed Early

B&H Photo listed the AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 early, and it is likely APS-C since it is also for Fujifilm X mount. There are no details about this lens at this time, but you can preorder one from B&H Photo today.

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