Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

New Kase 85mm f/1.4

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 7, 2025

It looks like Kase is entering the autofocus lens market with the Kase 85mm f/1.4. Kase products are sold at B&H Photo. via photorumors,  mynavi:

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Collaboration with LK Samyang Leads to New Super-Wide Zoom Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 6, 2025

Collaboration with LK Samyang Leads to New Super-Wide Zoom Lens. Available from April 2025 At CP+ 2025, the largest imaging exhibition in Japan, which taking place from February 27 to March 1, LK Samyang, in collaboration with Schneider-Kreuznach, unveiled the new AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE super-wide zoom lens. This innovative lens combines Schneider-Kreuznach renowned optical […]

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Sirui 20mm T1.8 and Sirui 40mm T1.8 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 5, 2025

The Sirui 20mm T1.8 and Sirui 40mm T1.8 can now be preordered. These lenses were launched on indigogo a few months ago before making it to retail. You can find the Sirui 20mm T1.8 here and the Sirui 40mm T1.8 here.

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Sony a7IV Firmware 5.00 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 4, 2025

Sony a7IV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sony a7IV Fimware 5.00 Benefits and Improvements Download Here Supports the Write Digital Signature function for still images as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution Installation of a paid license is required for use. The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined. […]

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Schneider Kreuznach LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE: First Look

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 3, 2025

  Schneider Kreuznach partnered with Samyang to produce the Schneider Kreuznach LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE, which is manufactured in Korea. Details about the price aren’t available yet, but we should see the lens in 2025. This should be an interesting lens, and lenstips already has image samples available here. There are some additional […]

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Sigma CP+ 2025 Presentation Summary – Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art II Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 2, 2025

Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki spoke at length at CP+ 2025 in Japanese I am trying something a bit new with this interview since summarizing subtitles is extremely time-consuming. Please let me know if I missed anything. Sigma Brand Vision “Not Just Engineering, It’s Our Art“: “We don’t just engineer lenses, we create art through engineering. This is my vision […]

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