Sony released firmware 1.32 for the Sony A1. You can get the updater for Windows Here or Mac Here.
Benefits and Improvements
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NiSi announced 5 new ATHENA cinema lenses for E-mount.
| 14mm | 25mm | 35mm | 50mm | 85mm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | 14mm T2.4 | 25mm T1.9 | 35mm T1.9 | 50mm T1.9 | 85mm T1.9 |
| Lens Mount | PL/E/RF | PL/E/RF | PL/E/RF | PL/E/RF | PL/E/RF |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Image Circle | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Gear MOD/Pitch | 0.8/32 | 0.8/32 | 0.8/32 | 0.8/32 | 0.8/32 |
| Close Focus | 9.8″ | 11.8″ | 11.8″ | 19.7″ | 31.5″ |
| Focus Rotation | 300° | 300° | 300° | 300° | 300° |
| Front Filter | None | 77mm | 77mm | 77mm | 77mm |
| Front Dia. | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm | 80mm |
| Length (PL) | 3.36″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ |
| Length (RF/E) | 4.7″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ | 3.2″ |
| Weight (PL) | 1.7 lbs. | 1.7 lbs. | 1.7 lbs. | 1.7 lbs. | 1.7 lbs. |
| Weight (RF/E) | 1.9 lbs. | 1.9 lbs. | 1.9 lbs. | 1.9 lbs. | 1.9 lbs. |
Lots of photos of the new Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE are being leaked on weibo. The lens supports eye focus recognition and is upgradeable via USB-C.
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE Details:
The lens will be officially announced this month May
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VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 II: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 13mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 50mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 24mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
via Weibo
Camera Bodies
Sony a7IVa Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIIIa Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III Save $300: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7II Save $500: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7C Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Lenses
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Save $100:
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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Save $200:
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Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE Save $100:
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Save $100:
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Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Save $200:
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Sony 24-105mm Save $100:
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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 Save $100:
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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Save $100:
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Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Save $100:
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Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Save $100:
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Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS Save $100:
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Sony 200-600mm FE Save $100:
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Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Save $100:
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Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Save $100:
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Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM Save $100:
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Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Save $50:
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Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Save $100:
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Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Save $50:
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Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Save $100:
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Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 Save $100:
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Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G Save $50:
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Save $50:
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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Save $100:
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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Save $100:
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Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Save $50:
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Sony E 15mm F1.4 G Save $100:
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G:
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Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Save $50:
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Save $100:
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Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4.0 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Save $100:
B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Tamron 17-28mm 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:
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Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
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Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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 $100):
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Other Deals
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Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
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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
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Capture One
Photorumors received some packaging images of the new Laowa 24mm T8.0 2x Macro Pro2Be. Laowa also makes the unique Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x Macro in addition to other unique Laowa lenses.
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Optical Limits posted its Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD review and it is yet another solid performer from Tamron. You can read the full review here or read the summary below:
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD … on the positive side, there is, of course, the very high resolution, and that’s straight from f/2.8. It is easily comparable to the best in class in this respect. 70mm may lack a little bit of contrast at f/2.8, though. Image distortions are quite normal for a modern zoom lens for mirrorless cameras – they are quite high at the extreme ends of the range without being excessive (unlike on the Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G at 16mm which is almost a fish-eye). Auto-correction will, of course, take care of fixing this. The amount of vignetting is very obvious in RAW files at 17mm f/2.8 and 70mm f/2.8, but, once again, auto-correction is giving a helping hand for this. The same goes for lateral CAs, which are slightly higher than average. The lens has been criticized for the quality of its bokeh, and we can see where this is coming from. Out-of-focus highlights are roughly rendered – but this isn’t unheard of among standard zoom lenses. The bokeh in the focus transition zone is actually quite decent. You may spot the occasional colored ghosting when shooting into extreme light sources, but in more conventional scenes, you should be good.
While we are quite impressed by the optical performance (after auto-correction), the build quality isn’t on the same level. This certainly “feels” like a consumer lens rather than targeting professional users. The plastic used for the lens body is a bit on the cheap side. Our sample also exhibited zoom creeping despite having a fairly lightweight inner lens tube. Tamron also omitted the usual switches for AF and image stabilizer, which is something you’d normally expect in a mid-level offering. The high AF speed and the efficient image stabilizer are on the plus side again.
If your only desire is high image quality, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is probably a winner. If you enjoy having tank-like build quality, you should look elsewhere, though.
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Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III A-VC RXD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama