New Sigma 28-85mm f/2.8 Patent


Lens length (mm): 120.04 126.08 142.66 Embodiment 4 Zoom ratio: 2.90 Focal length (mm): 28.79 49.98 83.51 F number: 2.92 2.92 2.92 Angle of view (degree): 75.61 45.42 27.77 Image height (mm): 21.63 21.63 21.63 BF (mm): 17.6146 17.5433 17.5817 Lens length (mm): 135.02 146.97 164.94 Embodiment 5 Zoom ratio: 2.35 Focal length (mm): 28.79 40.00 67.69 F number: 2.92 2.92 2.92 Angle of view (degree): 75.80 55.88 33.85

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Profoto A2 Announced


Profoto A2: B&H Photo / Adorama

With the Profoto A2, great light will always be with you
With Profoto’s new super-compact monolight, and the huge range of light shaping tools available to it – discover a world of creative possibilities on the go.

Now the hugely popular B10-range has an even more compact sibling. Introducing the Profoto A2. Our smallest ever monolight. It’s small, lightweight, and portable – about the size of a regular soda can.

This is a light that you really can bring anywhere and everywhere. Throw it in your bag or a jacket pocket, and you’re ready to make the most of whatever location you might find yourself in. You could be shooting at a wedding, an awards ceremony, or in a restaurant – the Profoto A2 is perfect when space is at a premium and time is short.

Like all Profoto lights, the A2 is easy and intuitive to use; you’ll go from box to first flash in record time. Yes, it comes with an instruction manual, and no, you probably won’t have to bother reading it.

And the A2 connects to the broader universe of Profoto products with AirX connectivity built-in. You can use the A2 as a part of a more extensive lighting system, and you can shoot with any camera, including a smartphone. Enjoy the freedom of choosing where you make adjustments to all settings. Either via the user-friendly large display on the flash or via the Profoto app. It’s totally up to you.

However, more than anything else, the Profoto A2 is a creative tool. It exists to help the ambitious photographer capture striking and beautiful images. So, like all flashes in the Profoto range, the flash head is round, delivering light that’s natural and beautiful

The creative possibilities become almost endless when you combine the A2 with the Profoto Clic System – a series of light shaping tools bespoke to A-series flashes. Factor in the new Clic OCF Adapter II, and then suddenly Profoto’s entire range of OCF light shaping tools are available to use as well.

All of which means this is a must-have light for image creators who want to push the limits of what’s possible on location – because the truth is with the Profoto A2 – great light will always be with you.

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Tamron 12-50mm f/4 DI III-A VC Patent Found

Overview

  • [Public number] P2022096075
  • [Release date] 2022-06-29
  • [Title of the invention] Zoom lens and image pickup device
  • [Filing date] 2020-12-17
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name or name] Tamron Co. , Ltd.
  • PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a zoom lens having both a wide angle of view and a high magnification ratio and having high imaging performance while being able to be manufactured at low cost, and an image pickup apparatus having the zoom lens.
  • BACKGROUND
    ART [0002]
    An image pickup device using a solid-state image pickup element such as a digital still camera or a digital video camera is widely used. As such an image pickup device, for example, there are various devices such as a digital still camera, a digital video camera, a broadcasting camera, a surveillance camera, and an in-vehicle camera. All of the image pickup devices are becoming more sophisticated and have higher performance. Further, in the image pickup optical system of these image pickup devices, a zoom lens having a wide angle of view and a high magnification ratio is required.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 12.4002-48.4948
  • F value: 4.1032-4.1091
  • Half angle of view: 52.4982-16.1929
  • Image height: 14.2000

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 FE:
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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):
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Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F053):
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Review Roundup


The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is shipping and now some more people have posted reviews of this expensive, but impressive lens. Most reviewers have been very impressed with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II’s prime quality performance in a zoom lens and its exceptional lightweight. Sony has a lot of 24-70 lenses to choose from, but If you want the best it is going to cost you.

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM:
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Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE:
B&H Photo / Adorama

SIGMA 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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

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Megadap ETZ21 2nd Generation of Sony to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter Now Available


Megadap ETZ21: B&H Photo / Adorama

About Megadap ETZ21

Software Upgrades
• New chip & rewritten program following Nikon’s protocol
• Much less compatibility problem when compared to ETZ11, compatible to manual lens with/without electronic contact points
• Improved focusing performance – more like native Nikon lens, faster and more accurate
• All lenses can be used with either camera or lens VR
• All focus modes can be used including pinpoint focusing
• Allow interval timer shooting, time-lapse movie, focus shift shooting
• Firmware version can be checked in the camera
• Correct EXIF data (not include brand name)

Sony Lenses on Nikon Z cameras – Proudly presented by MEGADAP
• Compatible with both Sony and Third Party FE Lenses
• Compatible with all Nikon Z full frame and APS-C cameras

Ultra Thin – Only 2mm thickness
Feels like original party lenses

No Vignetting – Light enters sensor freely
Size of adapter inner rim is designed with the consideration of camera CMOS sensors

Full Control of Lenses – Allow use of autofocus related functions
Compatible with IBIS AF-S/AF-C/MF focus mode, auto aperture, etc.

Thin but Tough Circuit Board
Premium Plating Highly durable
Convenient Release Button – Thin adapter with great mechanism
Release Button works vertically and smoothly

Premium User Experience – Megadap Engineers cares
Light absorbing materials used in inner surfaces Highly durable chip Scratches-proof plating

Megadap ETZ21 Features

  • Nikon Z9 and Zfc compatible
  • Turn SONY E lenses Autofocus on Nikon Z cameras (Full frame and APS-C)
  • The only adapter in the market that also supports Nikon Z APS-C cameras
  • Support E mount third party lenses, e.g. Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Samyang
  • Viltrox and Yougnuo lenses are not supported
  • All lenses with/without VR tab can activate VR
  • 2mm thin
  • Support AF-S, AF-C, AF-F, Eye-AF, pinpoint focusing and Face detection
  • Smooth focusing performance during video shooting
  • Support auto aperture
  • Support the use of manual lenses
  • Support AF/MF button on the lens body
  • Firmware upgradable via micro-USB port and a gifted clip
  • Suitable for Nikon ZFC, Z50, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 ii, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 ii, Z9 cameras

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Godox R200 Announced and AD200/AD200Pro Firmware Updates Released


Godox R200: B&H Photo / Adorama
Godox AD200Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox AD200: 
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Godox R200

Macro To Go or Model to Stay
The Godox R200 Ring Flash Head for the AD200 system is a 200ws flash head designed explicitly for the Godox AD200 interchangeable head, lithium-powered system, optimized to meet the vision of the ever-innovative creative professional photographer. This versatile ringflash head option for the AD200 is an instant favorite tool of the professional studio photographer. Its ability to produce virtually shadow-free lighting while providing mysterious catchlights in the subject’s eyes, when used for fashion and portrait work, makes it a prime-time necessity. A ‘must-have’ for nature and field shooters in macro and close-up situations. Combined with a remote R2 transmitter and the handy shoulder case, the ring light shines past any contender to become the Lord of the Ring Flash.

Macro photography has a new and exciting tool in the challenge of capturing details and lush images of everything from buzzing bees on flowers to leaping lizards or frolicking models. The Godox R200 200ws Ring Flash Head for the AD200 system is the most flexible DSLR circular bracket-mounted device in the world. A complete package to forever alter the concept of revealing the minuscule, the fleeting twinkle in the subject’s eye, or the proverbial elusive butterfly. All the benefits of the classic ring flash: Shadow-free lighting, the beautiful catchlight, mysterious halo at will, with LED modeling preview all the while. The circular photographic flash has been the light of choice for medical and dental photography, where exquisite detail emanating from the ring of light is not compromised by harsh off-axis flash.

Go ahead of the Pack
Many ring flashes offer tight design integration at the sacrifice of power. Others have sufficient power but are not physically practical for location photography in the wild. The R200 Ring Flash from Godox brings it all together for the no-nonsense shooter with the small world on their mind. TTL exposure automation through the proven resources of the wireless R2 TTL radio family and precise Manual settings. Even striking Multi-Mode, multiple exposures on one frame to capture the sequential beating of feathered wings hovering or the instant flick of a reptilian sticky tongue capturing prey. The Godox AD200 family utilizes interchangeable lithium battery packs that are lightweight and transportable. The unique jack-of-all-trades flash head of the famous flash makes the miracle happen. A simple clip and lock of the R200 Ring Flash cable into the head socket, and you’re in business, to shoot shadow-free and rapidly catch the expressive mood.

Go You One Better
The Godox R200 200ws Ring Flash Head for the AD200 system provides a sturdy mounting for almost any camera or tripod-based, hands-free studio set-ups. The option means besides being used on-camera with the included, fully adjustable folding camera bracket, the unit employs off-camera with or without an umbrella using the easily affixed umbrella bracket.

Go for the Golden Ring
This rugged 200ws flash head for the AD200 can light beautifully – whether for macro detail, fashion excitement, portrait (for key, fill or catch light) effects, or for traditional softbox/umbrella applications with the freedom of reliable lithium energy.

Godox R200 Features

  • Exclusively designed for the ever-popular Godox AD200 interchangeable head system
  • Extremely Powerful 200ws Ring Light Flash Head with built-in Modeling Lamps
  • Uses the Advanced Li-Ion Polymer Powered AD200 and AD200 Pro
  • Perfect For Shadowless Applications
  • Classic Catchlight Seductive Gleam in the Subject’s Eyes
  • Remote Power Control with any R2 TTL Transmitter
  • Constant SMD LED Modeling Lighting with Power Settings
  • Variety of Optional Grids, Diffusers, and Reflectors to enhance the Ring Experience
  • Includes adjustable bracket to mount to most cameras and lenses
  • 1/4″ Screw-on Bottom for Mounting to a Tripod, Monopod, or Handle Grip

Godox AD200Pro Firmware Update w R200 Support Download Here
Godox AD200 Firmware Update w R200 Support Download Here

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