Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO FE Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 20, 2025

Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO: B&H Photo The Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO  was announced today, as expected, and the price is very compelling since the early reviews are very positive. Key Features Full-Frame | f/2 to f/16 Fast Portrait-Length Lens Nano-Coating and Resistance Coating 2 ED & 2 HR Lens Elements Minimum Focus Distance: 2.43′ 10 […]

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The Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8 Is Coming October 22nd

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 19, 2025

The Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8, which we first published about here, will be coming on October 22nd, 2025. Specs very light an AF/MF manual autofocus quick switch lever custom buttons USB-C interface for easy firmware upgrades. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group

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Introducing Alpha Camera Academy: Your New Home For Learning Photography (For FREE!)

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 18, 2025

Introducing Alpha Camera Academy: Your New Home For Learning Photography (For FREE!) Whether you’re picking up your first camera or refining a professional workflow, Alpha Camera Academy is the new and completely free dedicated learning home designed to help creators grow, experiment and tell more compelling stories. Explore practical lessons, gear guidance and creative techniques tailored to […]

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Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO Coming October 20th and Listed Early in Germany

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 17, 2025

The Viltrox 85mm F/2.0 EVO was first shown off at IBC 2025 here. There is now a teaser for the lens, which will be formally announced on October 20th. The lens was also listed early at a retailer in Germany here along with some photos that you can see below.

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Sony Viewfinder Eye-Gaze AF Patent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 16, 2025

A patent from Sony, which uses the user’s eye to select AF points, has been discovered, similar to what Canon is doing in cameras like the Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS R1. This technology could show up on a future camera like the Sony a9IV or Sony A1III. [Registration date] 2025-10-06 [Issue date] 2025-10-15 […]

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Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 15, 2025

The Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro was launched today and is currently available for order only on Amazon for now. There are currently no reviews for this lens, but Viltrox Pro lenses have been well reviewed in the past so I wouldn’t hesitate to give this lens a try. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ […]

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