7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Coming December 30th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 27, 2024

7Artisans is teasing a new lens on weibo the 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Coming December 30th. The lens is a pancake lens with full-frame coverage for E/Z/L Mounts.

7Artisans lenses can be found at their Amazon storefront.

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Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 Patent Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 27, 2024


Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
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A Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 patent has been found that is probably related to the release of the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD. Tamron might have been working on a more traditional lens and opted to create a more unique f/2 zoom.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2024180681
  • [Release date] 2024-12-26
  • [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] 2024-10-22
  • [Show division] Division of P 2021106602 
    [Original application date] 2021-06-28
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name or company name] Tamron Co., Ltd.
  • A zoom lens that has a large aperture ratio, yet is small overall, and has excellent optical performance, and an imaging device having the zoom lens are provided.
  • [Background Art]
    [0002]
    Imaging devices using solid-state imaging elements, such as digital still cameras and digital video cameras, are in widespread use. There are various types of such imaging devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, broadcast cameras, surveillance cameras, and vehicle-mounted cameras. In any imaging device, there is a strong market demand for zoom lenses with a large aperture ratio and high optical performance.
  • [0005]
    In recent years, digital still cameras and the like that capture images using live view images have become widespread. When capturing images using live view, the image plane phase difference AF method or the contrast AF method is used to focus on the subject. In particular, in the contrast AF method, the focus group is constantly moved to focus on the subject. Furthermore, in recent years, digital still cameras and the like that employ tracking AF have also become widespread. Tracking AF refers to an autofocus function that, after focusing on the subject to be captured once, keeps the subject in focus at all times by moving the focus group in response to the movement of the subject.
  • [0006]
    When using contrast AF or tracking AF to capture video images, the size of the subject on the imaging surface changes with the movement of the focus group. If the change in image magnification caused by the movement of the focus group is large, the photographer observing the live view image will feel uncomfortable. It is known that the change in image magnification becomes larger the closer the focus group is to the object side, that is, the further forward the focus group is located in the optical system. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately set the location of the focus group.

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PDR: Sony A1 II vs Sony A1 – A Slight Improvement

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 25, 2024


The photodynamic range of the Sony A1II has slightly improved according to Photons to Photos. You can see and manipulate the results here.

Camera ModelMaximum
PDR		Low Light
ISO		Low Light
EV
Sony ILCE-111.36521510.70
Sony ILCE-1 M211.61576810.85

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SAB: Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Review – Highly Recommended

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 23, 2024


Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo

The Sirui is known for manual-focus anamorphic lenses, which is why the new Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is a pleasant surprise. The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 only has one weakness and it is quite an exception value for those looking for a 85mm portrait lens even on high-megapixel cameras. The lens is highly recommended by Sony Alpha Blog and you can read the full review here or check out the Pro/Cons below:

Pros

  • Very good sharpness wide open and excellent as of F2 in the centre
  • Corners become excellent at F4
  • Very good build quality & ergonomics
  • Excellent color rendering
  • Excellent portraits
  • Excellent bokeh and background blur
  • Very good AF for static subjects
  • Low LoCA
  • Size and weigth
  • Price
  • Very good contrast most of the time

Average

  • Some focus breathing
  • Resistance to flare
  • CA visible but moderate
  • AF for sports

Cons

  • Strong Distortion and vignetting

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Sony Savings Sunday Holiday Edition

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 22, 2024


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Sony A1II Shipments Started

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 21, 2024


Sony Alpha 1 II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Sony A1II has begun shipping from all retailers, but the camera is not in stock with any retailers due to high demand.

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