Viltrox 20mm, 23mm, 27mm, 33mm, 56mm Firmware Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 27, 2024


Viltrox released multiple firmware updates addressing a variety of issues

Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE V1.1.2 Firmware Download

Firmware update instructions：
1. optimize the lens edge focus problem.
2. repair some camera boot abnormal problem.
3. Fix some camera focus jitter problems.
4. Fixed some camera video mode focusing difficulties.
5. Fix the problem that the focus position is not reset after shutdown and startup.

Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 E Pro V1.1.3 Firmware Download

Firmware update instructions：
1, repair some cameras in continuous shooting abnormal problems.
2, repair some camera video mode motor abnormal sound.

Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 E  V1.2.1 Firmware Download

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 E V1.2.0 Firmware Download

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 E  V1.2.1 Firmware Download

Firmware update instructions：
1. Optimize the AF focus stability of the lens in video mode on some camera models.

VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 27mm f/1.2: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 20mm f/2.8: B&H Photo / Amazon

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Yodobashi Camera’s Best-Selling Lenses of 2023

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 26, 2024


Yodobashi Camera a top Asian retailer published its top 20 selling lenses of 2023 and surprisingly there isn’t a single prime lens on the list. Further, Sony came in 1st and 2nd, but Sony tied Canon and Nikon with 5 lenses each on the list. If we break the list down further 10 lenses were for E-mount while Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount have 5 lenses on the list.

  1. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
  2. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
  3. Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  4. Tamron 28-200mm F/ 2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Sony
  5. Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  6. Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
  7. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  8. Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Sony
  9. Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
  10. Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
  11. Canon RF24 -105mm F4 L IS USM
  12. Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  13. Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony
  14. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Sony
  15. Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
  16. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
  17. Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Sony
  18. Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
  19. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
  20. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II

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Sigma 28-70mm f/2, 135mm f/1.8, 400mm f/2.8, 14mm f/1.4, 14mm f/1.8, 12mm f/1.4, 10mm f/1.4 Patent Applications Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 25, 2024


Sigma has filed some patents for some interesting Full frame and APS-C lenses which you can check out below: Read More »

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Zhongyi Chuichi Kogaku SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 24, 2024


Zhongyi Chuichi Kogaku SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Chuichi Kogaku (11 Optics): Released large aperture wide-angle lens “SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.” for APS-C
Super large aperture with an F value of 0.95 that is strong in dark places. Achieves good image quality by using multiple special lenses

Focal Studio Co., Ltd. will start selling Nakaichi Optical’s interchangeable lens “SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.” on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥ 76,000 (tax included)

The Chuichi Kogaku SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 is a wide-angle single focus lens for APS-C sensors that achieves an aperture of 0.95.

Super large diameter
The brightness of the aperture F value of 0.95 allows you to suppress ISO sensitivity and obtain clear images with low noise even in scenes that require a high shutter speed or in environments with insufficient light such as at night or in a dark room.

Reduces flare and distortion
By using aspherical lenses, ED lenses, and ultra-high refractive index lenses, all aberrations are suppressed and flare and barrel distortion are significantly reduced.

Minimum shooting distance 0.3m
By utilizing the perspective of a wide-angle lens to make nearby objects appear larger and distant objects smaller, it is possible to create eye-catching and dynamic expressions in close-up shots.

High quality lens barrel
The lens barrel is made of metal with a good texture, giving you a sense of high rigidity and solidity.

Compatible mount
There are four types: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X.

Lens configuration/MTF diagram

Sample

more Samples↓
https://stkb.co.jp/info/?page_id=27982

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BCN Top 10 Best-Selling Mirrorless Cameras in Japan for 2023

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 23, 2024


Here are the top 10 best-selling mirrorless cameras in Japan for 2023 according to BCN:

  1. Sony ZV-E10
  2. Sony α6400
  3. Canon EOS R50
  4. Canon EOS R10
  5. Canon EOS M2
  6. Olympus PEN E-P7
  7. Nikon Z fc
  8. Olympus PEN E-PL10
  9. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
  10. Sony α7IV

BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share/sales report. Previous BCN reports from Japan can be found here

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New Prograde GOLD CFexpress Type A

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 22, 2024


Prograde just announced the new Prograde GOLD CFexpress Type A cards for Sony and they are available from B&H Photo

Single Card

Dual Card Discounted

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