Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Announced

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

  • 8 groups 10 elements
  • 7 aperture blades
  • Minimum shooting distance 0.19m
  • Filter diameter 52mm
  • Size 64.9×59.6mm
  • stepping motor drive
  • 189g
  • Sony E・Fuji X・Nikon Z

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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Samyang Autofocus Lenses and the Sony α7CII, α7CR, α6700, and FX6 Compatibility Issue and Beta Version Firmware Update Notice


Samyang Autofocus Lenses and the Sony α7CII, α7CR, α6700, and FX6 Compatibility Issue and Beta Version Firmware Update Notice
Thank you to all of the Samyang lens customers.

We have been aware that there is a compatibility issue with some recently released Sony cameras and Samyang AF lenses. We are currently evaluating official firmware to resolve this issue, and releasing the Beta Version firmware files as follows, to minimize any inconvenience for customers may experience.

■ Compatibility Issue Camera Models
α7CII (ILCE-7CM2)
α7CR (ILCE-7CR)
α6700 (ILCE-6700)
FX6 (ILME-FX6V)

■ Compatibility Issue Symptoms
•AF-C(Continuous AF) does not function properly

■ Precautions Before Beta Version Firmware Installation
1. Some lens models have 2~3 different types of firmware files due to different components. Please download and install the firmware that corresponds to your lens.
[ How to Identify Firmware Files Type(0, A, B) ]
2. We do not recommend updating the beta version firmware for customers who are not experiencing compatibility issues.
3. If any issues arise after this firmware update, please refer to the link below for the method to restore the previous firmware.
[ How to Recover Update Process in Case of Error ]

■ How to Install Beta Version Firmware
1. Download the latest ‘Lens Manager’ software and connect the lens to the Lens Station.
[ Lens Manager Software Download ]
2. Run the ‘Lens Manager’ software and check the appropriate firmware file on the upper left corner of the ‘Lens Manager’ software screen.
[ How to Identify Firmware Files Type(0, A, B) ]
3. Download the Beta Version Firmware that matches your lens on the below.
4. Click ‘Firmware Update’ and ‘①Load Lens F/W File’ and the firmware previously downloaded.
5. Click ‘ ②Update’ to proceed with the firmware update.

6. When the lens firmware update is completed, please detach the lens and the Lens Station.

※When you come across an issue that needs addressing, please capture a screenshot and contact us via email ([email protected]).

■ Beta Version Firmware Download
[Lens List and Firmware Download Links]
• AF 12mm F2 E              (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 12mm F2 E              (A Type): [Download]
• AF 12mm F2 E              (B Type): [Download]
• AF 14mm F2.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 14mm F2.8 FE         (A Type): [Download]
• AF 24mm F1.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 24mm F1.8 FE         (A Type): [Download]
• AF 24mm F2.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE   (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE   (A Type): [Download]
• AF 35mm F1.4 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 35mm F1.4 FE II      (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 35mm F1.4 FE II      (A Type): [Download]
• AF 35mm F1.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 35mm F2.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 45mm F1.8 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 50mm F1.4 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 50mm F1.4 FE II      (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 50mm F1.4 FE II      (A Type): [Download]
• AF 85mm F1.4 FE         (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 85mm F1.4 FE II      (0 Type): [Download]
• AF 135mm F1.8 FE       (0 Type): [Download]

※ Officially released firmware for the following lenses, has already been improved the compatibility. Please download the firmware on the website Firmware Download page(link).
• AF 18mm F2.8 FE
• AF 75mm F1.8 FE

Samyang Optics values your feedback and is doing its best to resolve the issue.

We will make efforts to provide the official firmware as soon as possible.

Thank you.

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Sony Special Event Coming November 8th and 9th


Sony has announced an event on November 8th and 9th that will likely include the announcement of the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS along with the Sony a9III. The special event poster is certainly an interesting one and the dot depth field above seems to imply a depth map which is generally created by LiDAR. I doubt Sony is going LiDAR yet, but they could create a 3D depth map to enhance bokeh and other aspects of a photo like iPhones do today.

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Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V3 and Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Firmware V4 Released


Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V3 Download Here

1.Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2.Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
* Update can be done with “Tamron Lens Utility”.


Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Firmware V4 Download Here

1.Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2.Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Firmware Ver.03 Released


Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma released firmware Ver.03 for the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to address “Improved operational stability.” You can download the firmware update here.

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Sony a7CR and a7CII Firmware 1.01 Updates Released


Sony a7CR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Sony a7CII:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

ILCE-7CR System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.01 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter SpeedApertureISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

ILCE-7CM2 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.01 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where the High ISO NR feature can not be set
  • Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter SpeedApertureISO, etc.) may not be recorded
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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