Godox V100 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 20, 2024


Godox V100: B&H Photo / Amazon

With a powerful 100W output and an innovative round head design, the V100 Flash for Sony from Godox is a compact and easy-to-use flash for portrait photographers. Designed with an integrated sub-flash, the V100 offers a 100W output and is ideal for on-location shooting. Its advanced cooling design allows for continuous shooting, offering 100 flashes at full power. The built-in 2W modeling lamp and 28-105mm zoom range allows for greater lighting control and flexibility and is compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL systems. Easily control settings with its large touch screen back and charge the batteries directly with a USB-C cable. The V100 is also compatible with Sony cameras featuring a global shutter.

Key Features

  • Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL
  • Output: 100W
  • Zoom Range: 28-105mm
  • Built-In 2W Modeling Lamp
  • Round Head Design
  • Advanced Cooling System
  • LED Touch Screen Controls
  • Compatible with Sony Global Shutter

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LT: Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM Review – Sensational Image Quality

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 20, 2024


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

Lenstips posted its full Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt from the review below:

In a nutshell the Sony FE 28-70 mm f/2 GM test showed that you get here an outstanding 2/50 standard lens along with three very good, momentarily even excellent 2/28, 2/35, and 2/70 primes in just one instrument.

Pros:

  • solid and weather-resistant barrel,
  • sensational image quality in the frame centre, especially at the 50 mm focal length,
  • very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
  • good image quality on the edge of full frame,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • moderate lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of any noticeable problems with spherical aberration,
  • slight distortion on the APS-C sensor,
  • low astigmatism,
  • silent, quick, and accurate autofocus,
  • low focus breathing,
  • unique parameters.

Cons:

  • high vignetting on full frame but only by f/2.0

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art Recall – May Not Be Able To Focus To Infinity Shooting Wide

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 19, 2024


Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

To our valued SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art customers

We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

We have confirmed that some SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens when focusing on the wide end, may not be able to focus to infinity or may experience reduced focusing accuracy.

We would like to inform you that we will begin providing re-adjustment of the focus position free of charge starting today.

Please note that this phenomenon will not occur with SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lenses with serial numbers other than those applicable.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and all concerned parties.

We kindly ask for your continued support of our company and products in the future.

[Affected Products]
Please enter the serial number of your SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art lens on this page to determine whether your product is affected by the issue. This phenomenon does not occur to lenses with other serial numbers that are not applicable.

[Confirmed Issue]
Regardless of the focus mode, when shooting at the wide end, the lens may not be able to focus to infinity or the focus may be soft.

[Treatment on this issue]
Customers whose SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art has been confirmed to be affected are requested to contact their local authorized SIGMA Service Station at
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/.

For further information, please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor.
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/corporate/world-network/

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 18, 2024


Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7: Amazon / B&H Photo

Viltrox Unveils New AF 35mm F1.7 Air E/XF/Z: A Lightweight Standard Lens for Creative Freedom
The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 APS-C lens, available in XF, E, and Z mounts, combines a versatile 52mm-equivalent focal length with a large F1.7 aperture. Its compact 170g design ensures easy portability, making it ideal for street, portrait, and everyday photography. The lens packs the beautiful bokeh, precise autofocus and high image quality into a compact design with durable quality and stylish appearance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, the AF 35mm F1.7 is your go-to companion for capturing stunning moments.

About Full-frame and APS-C Sensors
Full-frame and APS-C sensors are two common types in cameras, differing in size and performance. A full-frame sensor matches the size of 35mm film, offering better low-light performance and a wider field of view, making it ideal for professionals. APS-C sensors, on the other hand, are smaller and provide a cropped field of view with a 1.5x crop factor, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and perfect for enthusiasts. The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 is designed specifically for APS-C cameras, delivering exceptional image quality and performance.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 is designed for Fujifilm XF, Sony E, and Nikon Z mounts, offering outstanding optical performance with 9 elements in 8 groups. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.33m, it delivers sharp, detailed close-ups and stunning bokeh. The silent STM motor ensures smooth and accurate autofocus, making it perfect for portraits, street photography, still life, and video. Compact and weighing just 170g, this lens is the ideal choice for photographers who value portability and creativity.

Advantages of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7  over similar lenses:
01 Better value for money—The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 combines a wide F1.7 aperture and precise autofocus at a highly competitive price, delivering exceptional performance without breaking the bank.

02 Superior chromatic aberration control—Equipped with advanced optical elements, the lens effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at wider apertures, ensuring sharper and more vivid images.

03 Lighter and more portable—Weighing just 170g and compact enough to fit in your pocket, the AF 35mm F1.7 is lighter than many competitors, making it perfect for photographers on the go.

04 Better bokeh performance—The F1.7 aperture produces creamy, dreamy background blur, allowing subjects to stand out while maintaining excellent image sharpness in portraits and still-life photography.

05 Improved focus breathing control—Designed with minimal focus breathing, the lens ensures smooth and stable transitions, making it a reliable choice for video creators and vloggers.

 

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Revolutionizing Tilt-shift Macro Photography – The First Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 17, 2024


Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro:
Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro:
Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon

Revolutionizing Tilt-shift Macro Photography – The First Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses
Venus Optics proudly introduces not one but two incredible Tilt-shift Macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and an impressive 1:1 magnification.



These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. A true 1:1 macro capability will enable it to capture fine details of the subject. This versatile combination makes both lenses essential tools for photographers working across various fields, including commercial, macro, landscape, architectural photography, and more. Read More »

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DCW: Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE Review – Excellent Value

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 16, 2024

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon

The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE is an interesting and unique lens at a great price point that won’t let you down. Digital Camera World just published its full review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below:

As far as I’m concerned, the Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB looks and feels a really high-quality lens… All in all, I find that handling is exemplary. Most importantly, image quality is beautiful, combining excellent sharpness and clarity with super-smooth bokeh. All things considered, this Viltrox lens is excellent value for money at the price, especially compared with own-brand competitors from Nikon and Sony.

Pros

  • Impressive build and image quality
  • Customizable function buttons
  • Click/de-click aperture ring
  • Color LCD info display
  • You’re after a highly capable lens that’s ideal for head & shoulders portraiture, still life and more besides, but don’t want to pay over the odds.
  • You fancy a high-tech lens that features dual control rings, two function buttons and even a color LCD info screen.

Cons

  • Typically chunky and heavy
  • Limited range of mount options
  • No aperture ring locking switch
  • You’d rather have the versatility of a zoom lens and don’t mind a slower f/2.8 aperture rating, in which case a 70-200mm f/2.8 ‘trinity’ telephoto zoom would be more ideal.
  • You’d prefer a macro lens for extreme close-ups. If so, you’d be better off with a 1.0x/1:1 100mm (or thereabouts) f/2.8 macro lens, which can also work well for portraiture.

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