AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro Coming Soon and Looking For Reviewers

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 6, 2024


AstriHori has a very interesting strategy for the launch of its AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro. They are publicly asking for photographers across social media to apply to review the new AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro. Here are the Facebook and Twitter links for those interested. Below are the details from Facebook since it has the most lengthy explanation of the process.

AstrHori will soon launch the 120MM F2.8 macro lenses.

Now recruiting Reviewers. I sincerely hope that all Youtubers, Vloggers, or macro photographers will not miss recruitment plan. Please see the posted photo for specific participation conditions.

TIME：7.5-7.12
Reviewers who meet the requirements will be notified on senven days.

Please note that when the reviewer confirms:
1. The copyright of the review video belongs to the original author, but AstrHori has the right to use the review video. If it is promoted on social media platforms, the source will be marked.
2. Reprinting and plagiarizing other people’s videos are prohibited. If there is a copyright dispute, the responsibility caused by it shall be borne by the reviewer.
3. Partners who accept test cooperation will establish a cooperative relationship with AstrHori by default and shall not attack or maliciously smear AstrHori or other brands on relevant platforms and social media.#astrhori #astrhorimacro #macrophotography #macro #creativephotography

AstriHori lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo

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Sony a9II Discontinued

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 5, 2024


The Sony a9II has been discontinued overseas and is out of stock at most stores. Major retailers in the US still have stock but it probably won’t last for long.

  • Kitamura Camera: Discontinued
  • Map Camera:Sale(Discontinued product)
  • Bic Camera: On sale now
  • Yodobashi Camera: Low in stock
  • Sony Official: Discontinued

Sony a9II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 Has Shown Up Again

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 4, 2024


The Federation of Independent Photographers has come across a Viltrox 40mm f/2.5  teaser. According to them, Viltrox will exhibit the Viltrox AF40mm F2.5 at an event in Shenzhen on July 6th. The lens is running late and was expected in April. We have been following the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 for some time.

  • 6-group 10-piece structure
  • minimum focusing distance of 0.34m
  • 52mm filter interface, 7 aperture blades
  • lens body size of 68*55.9mm
  • weight of about 179g
  • The first limited-time discount is only 799.
  • Sony E and Fuji X-mount versions will also be launched later.

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Tamron 50-200mm f/2.8 Patent Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 4, 2024


A Tamron 50-200mm f/2.8 patent has surfaced. Also, Tamron already have a 50-300mm and 50-400mm lens for E-mount.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2024088339
  • [Release date] 2024-07-02
  • [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] 2022-12-20
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name or company name] Tamron Co., Ltd.
  • [Background Art]
    [0002]
    Conventionally, imaging devices using solid-state imaging elements such as digital still cameras and digital video cameras have been widely used. There are various types of such imaging devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, broadcast cameras/film cameras, surveillance cameras, and vehicle-mounted cameras. As the light-receiving elements that make up the solid-state imaging elements become more highly integrated, the functionality of each imaging device has increased while the device has become smaller. There is a demand for even higher performance and smaller size in the imaging optical system of the imaging device.
  • [0003]
    As an imaging optical system used in an imaging device, there is a high demand for a zoom lens that can change the focal length according to the subject. A zoom lens is required to have a large variable magnification ratio while suppressing an increase in size. In addition, a zoom lens in which various aberrations are well corrected throughout the entire focus range is desired, and the floating method in which multiple lens groups are moved during focusing is increasingly being adopted.
  • [0008]
    It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a zoom lens and an image pickup apparatus which are compact and have high optical performance over the entire focus range while realizing a high zoom ratio.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 51.5012-192.9993
  • F value: 2.9100
  • Half angle of view: 22.9584-6.1335

Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony Accidentally Confirms Sony ZV-E10 Mark II Coming July 10th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 3, 2024


The Sony ZV-E10 Mark II has now been accidentally confirmed as coming soon by Sony in their creators’ app. Sony’s next event is scheduled for July 10th which is when we anticipate that they will announce the Sony ZV-E10 Mark II.


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Lawoa Zoom/Shift Lens Coming 7/8/2024

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 2, 2024


Laowa is teasing a new Zoom/Shift lens that it plans to announce 7/8/2024 on its weibo page. You can find Laowa lenses Directly or from B&H Photo and Amazon.

New product preview | ZOOM & SHIFT creates more possibilities

July 8th 19:30 Video account [Laowa Lens]
Experience the dual charm of zoom and shift!

Wides point 12mm and aperture starting at f/5.6

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