Sony Savings Sunday Mini

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2023


Tamron Lenses
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma Lenses
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
SIGMA 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Save $150:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Save $80:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $69
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $60
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Save $99
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Voigtlander Lenses
Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 ASPH III (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 FE (Save $350):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

New Apple M2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2023
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
ON1 NoNoise AI
ON1 Portrait AI
ON1 HDR
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One

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Tamron’s CEO To Resign Over Misappropriation Of Expenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 26, 2023


It seems Tamron has been doing a bit too well because the CEO was just caught by a whistle-blower misappropriating funds. As a result, Shiro Ajisaka has submitted his letter of resignation and Shogo Sakuraba will be taking over.

Notice Concerning Change (Resignation) of Representative Director and Director (PDF)

The Company has received a request from former Representative Director and President Shiro Ajisaka (hereinafter referred to as “Mr. Ajisaka”) that he would like to resign as Representative Director and Director as of today. We hereby announce that the Board of Directors has resolved to change the representative director as follows.

  • On July 9, 2023, a whistleblower report was sent to the external contact point of the whistleblowing system operated by the Company, stating that Ms. Ajisaka had accompanied a third party woman on a business trip and used the company’s expenses for personal use. With this as an opportunity, the Audit & Supervisory Board Members and Outside Directors of the Company have investigated the facts.
  • As a result, Ms. Ajisaka ate and drank at a specific restaurant where the above third-party woman was involved multiple times a month for at least the past five years, and caused the Company to bear the costs (hereinafter referred to as the “Matter”). ) was discovered.
  • In response to the occurrence of this incident, Mr. Ajisaka requested that he resign as representative director and director as of today. is.
  • The Company takes the occurrence of this matter extremely seriously, and at the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, an investigative committee (hereinafter referred to as the “special We have also resolved to establish an investigative committee” and to conduct a thorough fact-finding investigation on this matter.
  • The Company will fully cooperate with the investigation by the Special Investigation Committee and proceed with the investigation as soon as possible. In addition, if there are matters that should be disclosed during the investigation by the Special Investigation Committee, we will promptly announce them, and we will promptly notify you of the investigation results by the Special Investigation Committee as soon as we receive the investigation report. is.

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 50mm 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F050):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F051):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro For E-mount Listed on Amazon But Hasn’t Launched Yet

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 25, 2023


The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro is listed on Amazon, but unavailable at this time. It was announced and released first on X-mount and by all accounts, it is a great lens. There should be an announcement about the lens on E-mount in the months to come considering there is already a listing.

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Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) Development Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2023


Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD: B&H Photo

[Development announcement] The world’s first* wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount covering 17mm to 50mm 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)
Tamron Co., Ltd. (President: Shogo Sakuraba, Headquarters: Saitama City), a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, has released the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount compatible with 35mm full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. (Model A068)” (hereinafter referred to as 17-50mm F4).

Product name17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)
Sony E-mount (35mm full-frame compatible)
release dateScheduled to be released around autumn 2023
Suggested retail priceto be decided

* Among Sony E-mount zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. (As of July 2023, researched by Tamron)

Product Summary
The 17-50mm F4 is a wide-angle zoom lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths, from 17mm in the ultra-wide-angle range to 50mm in the standard range. It achieves high definition throughout the zoom range, and draws clearly to the periphery of the screen. The AF drive employs a silent and agile linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) to achieve high-speed, high-precision AF. In addition, with the adoption of an inner zoom mechanism, the length does not change when zooming, making it easy to maintain balance even when mounted on a gimbal, making it ideal for video recording as well as still photography. With a minimum focus distance of 0.19m at the wide-angle end and 0.3m at the telephoto end, the close-up capability allows you to get as close to your subject as possible, allowing you to capture unique shots in a variety of shooting situations.
With this highly mobile and convenient camera, you can shoot a wide variety of shots, whether still or video, from dynamic landscapes to snapshots, without having to change lenses.

Product features

  1. F4 wide-angle zoom lens that covers from ultra-wide-angle to standard range
  2. High optical performance that captures even the finest details across the entire zoom range
  3. Easy-to-handle size and easy-to-balance inner zoom
  4. AF that is most suitable for still image, video shooting
  5. Incredible close-up photography capabilities that expand the range of expression
  6. Realizing high convenience and operability
  7. Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility TM to expand the possibilities of photography and video shooting
  8. Simple drip-proof structure and antifouling coat that supports comfortable shooting
  9. Filter diameter φ67mm standardized for full-frame mirrorless series

*As this is a product under development, specifications, appearance, performance, etc. are subject to change without notice.

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Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 23, 2023


The Tamron 17-50mm f/4 was spotted as a patent for the first time here and how how2fly is saying that the “Tamron 17-50mm F4 coming tomorrow, fullframe.” which you can see here. I am not sure if we will see the lens today or tomorrow or in the very near future since the post was late last night, but how2fly is generally accurate.

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Sony August 29th Event Announced – Sony a7CII, a7CR, and FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Imminent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 22, 2023

We told you about the above August even a few weeks ago here. There is also a chance that we will hear more about the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 G Master OSS since photographers are now testing the lens and publishing the photos from it online which you can check out here.

Sony A7c II Specifications (Rumored)

  • 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit
  • Up to 10 fps Shooting, ISO 100-51200
  • 4K 60p Video in 10-Bit, S-Cinetone
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF
  • 3″ 1.03m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • 759-Pt. Fast Hybrid AF, Real-time Eye AF
  • Focus Breathing Compensation
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Creative Looks and Soft Skin Effect

Sony A7cR Specifications (Rumored)

  • 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit
  • AI-Based Real-Time Tracking AF System
  • 8K 24p, 8K 30p
  • 8K 60p (With firmware update)
  • 4K 16-Bit Raw Output; S-Log3/S-Cinetone
  • 3.2″ 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • 8-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

  • Smaller and optically superior to the original

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