Author Archives: Louis Ferreira

OL: Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Review – An Outstanding Lens

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM: Moment / B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Optical Limits published its full Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM may not be cheap, but it IS an outstanding lens by most standards. It’s extremely sharp in the image […]

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PT: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review – A New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF: Venus Optics / B&H Photo Phototrend published a very positive review of the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF calling it the “The New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses”, which is high praise. The review is in French and can be read in full here, but I have reproduced some translated excerpts below: “a major […]

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Possible November Announcements: Sony A1 II, Sony a7V, Sony RX1RIII, and Sony 24-70mm f/2

We could see a new Sony a1 Mark II camera next month on November 19/20th overseas or even a Sony a7V according to many websites and weibo. There is also the possibility that the long-rumored Sony 24-70mm f/2 GM lens could be announced or even a Sony RX1RII successor. Personally, I would love a new […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Announced

  The first details about the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 were shared yesterday and the lens was announced today as expected. This looks like an interesting option for photographers looking for an affordable well built 85mm f/1.4 lens. Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo Unparalleled Image Quality – SIRUI AURORA 85mm F1.4 offers outstanding […]

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OL: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Review – Clear Improvement Over Its Predecessor

Optical Limits published its full Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II  which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II does many things right – if you’ve got a good copy, at least. It’s plenty sharp at the wide end and well into the […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 AF Lenses

  Sirui will announce the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount on October 25th 2024. It is already listed for sale on a German website for €545. Product information “SIRUI AU85-E Aurora 85mm F1.4 Full Frame Lens (E Mount, Black)” The SIRUI AU85-E is a full-format lens with an E-mount connection. With an aperture of F1.4 , high-quality […]

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