Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE Delayed

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 21, 2022


Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 PZ FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Notice and apology for postponement of release of “FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G (SELP1635G)” lens for digital single-lens camera α E moun

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

At the time of the press announcement on March 22, 2022 (Tuesday), the release date was set to “April 28, 2022 (Thursday)”. Digital single-lens camera α E mount lens “FE PZ 16-35mm” Regarding “F4 G”, we have decided to postpone the release due to the impact of global distribution delays. The new release date is scheduled for the summer of 2022, but we will announce it as soon as it is confirmed.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers who are looking forward to the release as it is just before the release. We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

[Target product]
Digital single-lens camera α E mount lens “FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G”

[Release date]
<At the time of announcement on March 22, 2022 (Tuesday)> Released on April 28, 2022 (Thursday) → Scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022

[Acceptance of product orders]
After this announcement, we have decided to suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and the acceptance of orders from customers at the Sony store.

* The release date and resumption of order acceptance will be announced on the product information page as soon as it is confirmed.

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Save 50% on XTAR SN4 Modular Camera Battery Fast Charger

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2022


You can currently save 50% on the XTAR SN4 modular camera battery fast charger for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras using coupon code 50U72G5J

Dual Battery Charger
XTAR SN4 Modular Camera Battery Charger

Quad Battery Charger
XTAR SN4 Modular Camera Battery Charger

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Samyang Lens Station 2.61 Adds Cine MF Mode function for the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2022

Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang Lens Station:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lens Manager Software Update Announcement (Version 2.61 for Mac)
We would like to announce the availability of updated lens manager software version 2.61 for Mac.

Please download this latest lens manager software (Ver2.61) to update your firmware of the latest Samyang lenses and to add the Cine MF Mode function for the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE.

●Operating System: Mac
●Lens Manager File Version: 2.61
– Added the Cine MF Mode function for the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
– Improved connectivity and stability of the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II, the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II, the AF 135mm F1.8 FE, the AF 12mm F2 E, the AF 12mm F2 X, and the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE

Lens Manager Download (link)

The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE Firmware Update V2 Adds Linear MF Control firmware update can be found here.

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New LightPix Labs FlashQ X20 Flash For Sony

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 19, 2022


FlashQ X20: B&H Photo

COMPACT GN20 TTL FLASH WITH RADIO WIRELESS CONTROL & LED VIDEO LIGHT
FlashQ X20 is a powerful, feature-rich wireless flash, designed for off-camera flash photography. And it is small enough to fit in a pocket, the portability makes it a perfect match for compact mirrorless cameras.

FIRST TTL FLASH IN FLASHQ FAMILY
We enhance the FlashQ System with TTL support. FlashQ X20 is a TTL-enabled wireless flash for FUJIFILM / SONY (with Mi shoe interface) cameras.

While keeping the small form factor of previous Q20 wireless flash, further packed with more features, including the TTL functionalities, intuitive controls with the round LCD display, and LED video light with adjustable brightness and color temperature. Read More »

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Compact Sigma 70mm f/2.8, 90mm f/2.8, and 100mm f/2.8 Patents Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 18, 2022


New Patents for compact mirrorless lenses have been found from Sigma. The 90mm has already been announced.

  • Applicant: Sigma Co., Ltd.
    Publication number: P2022061515
    Application number: P 2020169465
    Publication date: 2022-04-19 Title
    of invention: Imaging optical system
  • PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact imaging optical system having a quiet and rapid focus in which various aberrations are well corrected in a lens for a digital camera or a video.
  • In recent years, there is an image pickup device in which the mirror portion is removed to shorten the distance between the image pickup optical system and the image pickup element.
  • Among them, a large-sized image pickup device and a miniaturized image pickup device are widely used. In contrast to the miniaturized image pickup apparatus, the imaging optical system is also required to be miniaturized in overall length and outer diameter.
  • According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a compact imaging optical system having a quiet and rapid focus in which various aberrations are well corrected in a digital camera or a lens for video.

  • Example 1 (90mm F2.8)
    Infinity Shortest shooting distance
    Focal length 87.30 81.33
    F number 2.90 2.91
    Full angle of view 2ω 26.37 26.35
    Image height Y 21.63 21.63
    Lens total length 80.02 80.02

  • Example 4 (70mm F2.8)
    Infinity Shortest shooting distance
    Focal length 72.10 66.91
    F number 2.90 2.90 Full angle of
    view 2ω 31.67 31.76
    Image height Y 21.63 21.63
    Lens total length 70.44 70.44

  • Example 5 (100mm F2.8)
    Infinity Shortest shooting distance
    Focal length 102.00 93.47
    F number 2.90 2.89
    Full angle of view 2ω 22.67 22.83
    Image height Y 21.63 21.63
    Lens total length 87.72 87.72

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Camera/Lens Rumor Round Up and New Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Rumored

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 18, 2022


Asobinet has a rumor about a new Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary and they also posted a thorough list of camera/lens rumors.

16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ｜ Contemporary

  • Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
  • Aperture blade: 9 pieces Circular aperture
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Size: φ77.2 × 100.6mm
  • Weight: 450g
  • Mount: Sony E. Leica L

Full Upcoming Rumor List

Sony a7R V

  • Appears in 2022 (likely in the second half)
  • Appeared in the latter half of 2022 due to the shortage of semiconductors
  • 8K 30p full width Super35
  • 4K 60p full width Super35

Sony a9 III

  • Appears in 2022 (likely in the second half)
  • Appeared in the latter half of 2022 due to the shortage of semiconductors
  • Appears in the fourth quarter of 2022
  • Later than the new α7R V and ZV-1
  • 24 million pixels
  • Significant upgrade of core specs
  • CameraBeta information
    ・ 24 million pixels
    ・ New menu
    ・ Tilt monitor
    ・ 4K 60p
    ・ $ 4999
    ・ 32000 yuan

others

  • An unknown model will appear in 2022
    ・ It is not a successor model to the existing camera
    ・ It will appear in 2022.3-2023.3
  • ZV-1 derivative model will appear in Q2 2022

Interchangeable lens etc.

  • FE 28-75mm F2.8
  • FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM G2
    ・ April 2022
    ・ Small and lightweight
    ・ Registered with overseas certification body
  • FE 28mm F1.8 G
    ・ There was a leak photo of unknown authenticity in the past ・ It
    was a fake image
  • FE 85mm F1.2 GM
    ・ Highly likely to appear in the first half of 2022
  • FE 100mm F1.4 GM
    ・ 2021
    ・ 1599 dollars
    ・ 950g
    ・ Lightest in this class
    ・ Macro compatible
  • FE 150-400mm F4
  • 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
    ・ April-June 2022
    ・ $ 500 cheaper than Sony 50mm F1.2
  • 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
    ・ April-June 2022
  • 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN ｜ Contemporary
    Lens configuration: 16 elements in 11 groups
    Minimum shooting distance: 25cm
    Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 5.6
    Aperture blades: 9 pieces Circular aperture
    Filter diameter:
    72mm Size: φ77.2 × 100.6mm
    Weight: 450g
    mount: Sony E. Leica L

via Asobinet

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