Tamron has recently filed a patent application in Japan (P2026105742) for an interesting new lens design: a 50-130mm f/2.8 zoom lens. What makes this patent particularly notable is that it outlines an inner zoom optical system. Key Patent Details (P2026105742): Applicant: Tamron Co., Ltd. Filing Date: December 16, 2024 Publication Date: June 26, 2026 Purpose: […]
Sony registered a new digital camera with the Indonesian certification body POSTEL, but the entry was later removed. The new WW308784 will be made in China (not Thailand), and DCLife speculates it could be a new RX or APS-C model because it was registered as “Digital Camera” rather than “Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera.” Here is a leaked Sony sensor roadmap […]
Sigma Patent P2026079898: The Ultimate Prime Trio Unveiled – 85mm F1.2, 105mm F1.4, and 135mm F1.4 A newly published patent (P2026079898) reveals that Sigma is actively developing optical formulas for what could be the ultimate portrait prime trio for full-frame mirrorless systems. The patent outlines specifications for three incredibly fast telephoto lenses: an 85mm F1.2, […]
Sony registered the WW721795 camera overseas without Wi-Fi 6, which will most likely be a new ZV model or an entry-level mirrorless camera. Sony also registered a new Wi-Fi 6 camcorder under the code name WW679476. Sony has at least three cameras registered at this time a high-end flagship, a video camera, and an entry-level […]
Voigtlander Patent Uncovers Three F1.4 Portrait Primes for Sony E-Mount: 75mm, 85mm, and 100mm! Voigtlander is a name that commands respect for its unique blend of classic rendering, exceptional build quality, and dedication to the manual focus experience. For Sony Alpha shooters, they have consistently provided a sophisticated alternative to mainstream lenses. It seems the […]
Sigma Patent Discovered: Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.2 and 28mm f/1.2 Lenses on the Horizon? Sigma is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of optical design, especially when it comes to their acclaimed Art series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. A newly uncovered patent (JP2025-167449) reveals that Sigma is actively exploring some incredibly fast wide-angle prime lenses: a […]