The Zhongyi Optics APO 200mm f/4 Macro 1X was announced a while ago, but it can now be ordered from B&H Photo. Lens specifications: Focusing: Manual Focus Focal Length: 200mm 35mm Full-size Equivalent: 200mm Maximum and Minimum Aperture: F4.0-F32 Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.48m Lens Construction: 11 elements in 7 groups Special Elements: 3 ED lenses, 3 […]
Richard Wong went to Viltrox’s headquarters for a tour and an interview. During the interview, quite a few lenses were preannounced and Viltrox announced a new series of lenses above the Pro series the Lab series. Below are the key points from the interview: Viltrox plans to release zoom lenses but has nothing to announce […]
Xingyao Optical will announce two new lenses soon: Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle (not fisheye) for E/Z/R/L mount Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 lens for E/XF/M43/Z/EF-M/RF-S mount (announcement on September 6th) Brightin Star lenses are sold on Amazon via Photorumors, FujiAddict
It seems Tamron has been doing a bit too well because the CEO was just caught by a whistle-blower misappropriating funds. As a result, Shiro Ajisaka has submitted his letter of resignation and Shogo Sakuraba will be taking over. Notice Concerning Change (Resignation) of Representative Director and Director (PDF) The Company has received a request […]
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro is listed on Amazon, but unavailable at this time. It was announced and released first on X-mount and by all accounts, it is a great lens. There should be an announcement about the lens on E-mount in the months to come considering there is already a listing. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, […]
Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD: B&H Photo [Development announcement] The world’s first* wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount covering 17mm to 50mm 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) Tamron Co., Ltd. (President: Shogo Sakuraba, Headquarters: Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, has released the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD, a wide-angle […]