DA: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Quick Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2022

Tamron has so many great lenses for E-mount now, and the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is yet one more. Dustin Abbot posted his quick review, which you can watch above or check out the bullet points below:

  • 50-400 increases the traditional 100-400  4x zoom to an 8x zoom
  • Tamron’s lenses on Sony have been more upscale with an improved finish and features like focus hold, multiple OIS modes, programable, and more
  • Nine weather sealing points and fluorine on the front element
  • The lens is quite compact at 183mm in length and 85mm in diameter with a 67mm filter size that most Tamron lenses use on E-mount at 1155g which makes it very light compared to Sony’s lenses
  • The tripod collar has to be purchased separately, which is unusual
  • This lens isn’t compatible with a TC
  • The lens has a high magnification level with 0.50x macro at the wide end and 0.25x at the telephoto
  • The vibration stabilization compensator works well except for video work above 100mm
  • AF is silent, fast, and accurate
  • Frame rate is capped at 15fps
  • Eye AF worked well
  • Sony’s lenses AF a little better but not much
  • Image quality is quite good, even wide open and sharp wide open, with minor improvements from stopping down
  • This is a very sharp lens with high contrast and low fringing of any kind
  • There is minor pincushion distortion and vignetting, but they are easy to correct
  • Pretty much everyone should be happy with this lens
  • The Tamron 50-400mm is very versatile
  • The reason to get a Sony lens over this lens is if you need a teleconverter or you want to shoot at higher framerates

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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD: B&H Photo / Adorama

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New Topaz Photo AI and Tutorial Videos

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 17, 2022


Topaz Photo AI just came out, and you can save $40 plus an additional 15% on it by using the code GETPHOTOAI when you order here with the code.

Topaz Labs is announcing Topaz Photo AI, which automatically detects and fixes image quality issues with deep learning, allowing photographers to focus on the creative editing process in much less time.

Autopilot for maximizing image quality
Topaz Photo AI will help photographers maximize image quality faster and more accurately than ever before by pairing its extensively trained AI models and deep learning capabilities with its brand new Autopilot inspector and improved RAW workflow options.

“Getting a clean, crisp, and high-resolution photo is really important, but the current process of increasing image quality is quite slow and error-prone. To solve this, we’ve built Topaz Photo AI to be an autopilot for image quality. It detects the unique problems in your image and intelligently applies the correct methods to maximize resolution, detail, and clarity,” says Eric Yang, CEO of Topaz Labs.

Topaz Labs has spent years training and refining its AI models to address some of the most common issues affecting the objective image quality of its users’ photos. With the Topaz Photo AI Autopilot, Topaz Labs is taking it a step further by automatically analyzing photos and applying the most appropriate models and optimal settings, freeing users up to apply the creative edits that make their photos uniquely theirs, which is something that no AI model can ever replace. Read More »

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Sony is Tamron’s Biggest Shareholder

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 16, 2022


I wasn’t aware, but apparently, Sony is Tamron’s biggest shareholder, according to Tamron’s shareholder newsletter. Sony has been Tamron’s largest shareholder since July 2020.


Major shareholder of Tamron Shareholding ratio

  1. Sony Group Corporation … 14.80%
  2. The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (trust account) … 12.40%
  3. GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL … 10.58%
  4. Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (trust account) … 7.05%
  5. Saitama Resona Bank, Ltd. … 4.74%
  6. Nippon Life Insurance Company … 2.74%
  7. Argo Graphics Inc. … 2.55%
  8. Nagawa Co., Ltd. … 1.68%
  9. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 140044 … 1.39%
  10. Tamron Subcontractor Shareholding Association … 1.32%

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

via dclife

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Interview with Nobutatsu Takahashi-san From Sony

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 15, 2022

CineD interviewed Nobutatsu Takahashi-san From Sony at IPC 2022. Below is a summary of the interview:

  • The Alpha and Cinema camera team are one team right now
  • The Cine Alta is at the top of the cine line, followed by FX9, FX6, and FX3, and the FR7 coming
  • The FR7 is basically an FX6
  • There is some overlap with the a7SIII and FX3, but the operation side is completely different
  • People picking FX3 love film production
  • Sony listens to its customers to develop products
  • In the future, nothing is impossible, so we could see an electronic variable ND in the future in a small body
  • Computational power keeps increasing so those powers will be used to create a new way of doing computational filmmaking in the future in camera and with editing software
  • FR7 provides a unique connected video environment that is tablet-driven
  • Sony could release a software update to let the FR7 track people by moving the camera after them in the future
  • There is a market between FX9 and VENICE cameras
  • The cine line will grow with creators

Sony FX3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FX6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FX9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FR7 Cinema Line PTZ Camera: B&H Photo

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New CHIOPT XTREME 75-250mm T3.2 For PL & E Mounts

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 15, 2022

The CHIOPT XTREME 75-250mm T3.2 is an “affordable” cine lens that provides a lot of bang for the buck. Below you can read about the lens, and you can order one from B&H Photo.

Key Features
  • 75-250mm Lens Covers Full-Frame Sensors
  • Interchangeable PL & Sony E Mounts
  • Color-/Weight-Matched with 28-85mm Zoom
  • 11-Blade Iris, T3.2-T22 Aperture
  • 114mm Front Diameter
  • Focus Scales in Feet & Meters

CHIOPT XTREME 75-250mm T3.2 Compact Zoom Cine Lens (PL Mount)
Capture sharp, distortion-free telephoto shots with the PL-mount XTREME ZOOM 75-250mm T3.2 Compact Zoom Cine Lens from CHIOPT. Designed for full-frame cameras, this lens is color-matched with the 28-85mm XTREME zoom and features a rugged design, minimal breathing, and natural, rounded bokeh. Focus scales are displayed in both feet and meters, and the wide 288° focus barrel range enables smooth, precise focus pulls.

Compact Telephoto Zoom

  • The long 250mm focal length enables you to position your camera further away while still capturing the action
  • Can be used with an optional 1.7x extender for a 425mm equivalent focal length

46mm Image Circle
This 75-250mm lens has a 46mm image circle that covers a full-frame sensor. When mounted on a camera with a Super35 sensor, it provides you with a tighter shot than if mounted on a camera with a full-frame sensor.

Interchangeable Mounts
This PL-mount zoom can be used with optional Canon EF and Sony E mounts for compatibility with a wide range of cameras.

Matches 28-85mm Zoom
Color, weight, and support position are matched with the 28-85mm zoom, enabling footage matching and quick switches between the lenses.

Weather-Resistant Metal Design

  • Material between the layers of the metal housing helps minimize the infiltration of dust or water
  • The metal lens housing with a stainless steel mount and hardened surface provides durability

288° Focus Ring
The 288° span of the focusing ring provides ample room for precise focus marking and smooth pulls.

Minimal Breathing Effect
Minimal lens breathing when zooming.

11-Blade Iris
The 11-blade iris creates rounded bokeh in the out-of-focus highlights.

Focusing Distance
Minimum focusing distance of 4.9′ from the lens front.

CHIOPT E-Mount for EXTREME Zoom Cinema Lens
Convert your CHIOPT XTREME PL or EF-mount zoom lens to E-mount with this DIY CHIOPT E-Mount for EXTREME Zoom Cinema Lens. Use the included hardware to swap mounts in the field without having to send the lens to a technician.

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Sony a1 1.31 and Sony a7SIII 2.11 Firmware Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 14, 2022

Sony A1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Sony a7SIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

ILCE-1 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 1.31 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

ILCE-7SM3 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 2.11 Download Here

Benefits and Improvements

  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

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