The 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 is being teased all over Weibo including on the 7Artisans page where it is simply listed as a 4x zoom coming December. This could be a very compelling prosumer video lens if we are lucky since there aren’t many affordable video zoom lenses on the market at this time. 7Artisans lenses can be found on its Amazon store.
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Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8: B&H Photo
Viltrox released a firmware update for the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 that you can download here. Firmware 1.0.9 is to “Optimize Lens AF-S focusing stability” and it came out a few days after the official launch so some lenses may have the update already.
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Optical limits posted its full Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD review. You can read the full review here or check out the excerpt below:
The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD delivers where it counts the most – image quality. Ultra-wide zoom lenses tend to be difficult beasts with a somewhat variable performance across the aperture range. However, Tamron managed to provide a very even performance with a superb image center and good to very good corners at all relevant settings. Image distortions and lateral CAs are quite low, even in RAW images. The original vignetting is on the high side, but image auto-correction reduces this to a manageable level. The quality of the bokeh is good for a lens in this class. The sun star rendering is OK but not great either. Another positive aspect is the resistance against flare – this is quite important for an ultra-wide lens due to its immense depth-of-field at the widest setting.
In terms of build quality or at least “feel”, the Tamron lens may not be a crowd-pleaser with its choice of plastics. However, it’s tightly assembled with no wobbling, even when extended. A positive effect of the construction is the light weight of just 335g. Compared to the competition, it is a fairly big lens, but “big” is a relative term here, really. The sealing against moisture is commendable, but it’s disappointing that they omitted the dust protection – especially because it is an extending design. On the positive side, the AF is fast and silent.
We can certainly see why Tamron lenses have become so popular lately – the image quality is impressive, and that’s something that we have to recognize here first and foremost. Thus, highly recommended!
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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD:
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Viltrox will be releasing multiple batteries soon with the ability to be charged via USB-C. Viltrox products can be found on their Amazon Shop.
Viltrox will soon release four new camera batteries: TLP-E6, TNP-W235, TNP-FW50, and TNP-FZ100, which are suitable for Canon cameras, Fuji cameras, and Sony cameras respectively, and support Type-C direct Charge.
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Sigma released some additional details about the upcoming Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports on Instagram and their site which I have reporduced below.
COMING SOON: The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports, a premium, large-aperture zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. In addition to the expressive imaging capabilities thanks to the latest optical design, this lens offers a high level of performance and features that meet the expectations of professionals in both still and video, including high-speed autofocus with HLA (High-response Linear Actuator), optical stabilizer with the latest algorithm “OS2”, and the superior weather resistance of SIGMA’s Sports line. Coming for Sony E-mount & L-Mount.
Check slide 2 for a few official specs, and get ready to put this lens to work in December 2023!
IN DEVELOPMENT – Coming December 2023
Lens Specifications
Lens Construction
20 elements in 15 groups
(6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical)
Filter Size
77mm
Weight
L-Mount: 1345g / 47.4 oz.
Sony E: 1335g / 47.1 oz.
Dimensions
L-Mount: 90.6 x 205mm / 3.6 x 8.1 in.
Sony E: 90.6 x 207mm / 3.6 x 8.1 in.
The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 has been known for a long time, but Viltrox has officially announced the lens now and it is available at B&H Photo.
VILTROX AF 20mm F2.8
Viltrox AF 20 / 2.8 FE is an auto focus lens designed for Sony E-mount camera models. With 10 elements in 8 groups, it features outstanding optical performance. The minimum focus distance about 0.19m produces nice close-up shots. And the quiet STM focus motor can accurately control the moving position and bring accurate and smooth focusing. Great choice for portrait, landscape, close-ups and vlog shooting!
*20mm focal length, F2.8 aperture
*8 groups of 10 elements optical construction, including 2 ED lenses, 1 lenses with high refractiveindex and 2 aspherical lenses
*HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
*Electronic aperture,internal focus,constant lens length
*Noiseless STM focus motor
*Precision hardened aluminum alloy bayonet
*Convenient and lightweight
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