Sony January 26th Announcement Event CX88500 Coming

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 25, 2021


Nokishita believes the CX88500 is coming tomorrow during the Sony announcement event. We believe this camera will be the Sony a9III or even the Sony a7IV, but the a9III is expected first. We will know soon enough so join us for our live blog tomorrow at 10 AM EST.

Sony’s “Xperia PRO (Domestic SIM free version is XQ-AQ52)” seems to start pre-ordering on January 27 in Japan. The camera to be announced tomorrow seems to be a model with the code name CX88500 (CX88200 is α9II, CX88300 is α6600, CX88400 is α6100, CX88600 is α7C, CX85000 is α7SIII).

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Samyang Adds Wide 14mm to VDSLR MK2 Series

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 24, 2021


Samyang Adds a Wide 14mm to VDSLR MK2 Series, Expanding Cine Lens Lineup
Global optics brand Samyang Optics adds a wide 14mm focal length to the recently announced VDSLR MK2 series. Introduced in August 2020, this series is an entry-point cine lens range enhanced with new features. The MK2 set now comprises 5 of the most-used focal lengths: 14mm T3.1, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5. Fast T-stop values, beloved image quality and enhanced user-friendly features come in 7 camera mounts such as Canon EF, Canon RF and Sony E with full frame coverage. Read More »

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Pelican Jason Cases Tokina Vista Primes 6 Lens Case

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 23, 2021

Tokina has a new case avalible designed to carry its new 6 cinima prime lenses that you can order from B&H Photo

Premium case designed by Jason Cases specially for protecting and transporting Tokina Cinema Vista Prime lenses.

  • Designed in house by Jason Cases
  • Made from genuine Pelican 1610 case
  • Constructed of laser-cut high-grade foam
  • Will store and protect 6 Tokina Cinema Vista Prime lenses
  • fits Vista 18, 25, 35, 50, 85, & 105mm

Tokina Vista Primes are also avalible from B&H Photo

Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 18mm
Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 25mm
Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 35mm
Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 50mm
Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 85mm
Tokina Cinema Vista Prime 105mm

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Pergear 10mm f/8 Pancake Lens Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 22, 2021


Pergear released a 10mm f/8 pancake lens that you can get for E-Mount on Amazon.

  • 【Sony E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format 15mm (35mm Equivalent)】： excellent for portrait, landscape, and humanity photograph.
  • 【5 Elements in 4 Groups】: Its optical system consists of 5 elements in 4 groups. Aperture range: F8
  • 【3 Extra-low Dispersion】:Improve contrast and color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • 【Extremely Slim Body Cap Profile】:Metal body, only weight 0.18lb/80g.
  • 【Manual Focus Lever】:with the focal length scale and smooth focal lever. After a short term learning, it’s very easy to focus what you want and feel the unique charm of the manual lens, and lets you more concentrate on the image itself.
  • Type:10mm F8
  • Lens construction:5 elements in 4 groups
  • Focal length: f=10mm
  • 35mm format equivalent: （15mm(SONY-E）15（FUJI-X）20（M4/3) 15(NIKON-Z）
  • Angle of view: 150°
  • Max. aperture: F8
  • Min. aperture: F8
  • Focus range: Approx. 30cm/0.98ft – ∞
  • External dimensions: ø55mm x10mm
  • Weight (excluding caps and hoods): Approx. 80g
  • “Please kindly note the manual focus lens can’t be recogniced by camera unless coming with the camera setting “”release without lens”
  • COMPATIBLE: A6300、A6500、A6600、A7S、A7II、A7III、A7R2、A7S2、A7R3、A7S3、A7R4、A9、A9II

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Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x Now Available via B&H Photo

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 22, 2021


The Indigogo announcement of the Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x was a few months ago and now you can order a lens directly from retailers like B&H Photo

Specifications

  • Model: SIRUI 24mm F2.8 Anamorphic 1.33X
  • Focal Length: 24mm
  • Maximum Aperture: F2.8
  • Minimum Aperture: F16
  • Lens Structure:13 Elements in 10 Groups
  • Aperture Blades: 8
  • Maximum Support Frame: APS-C
  • Shooting Distance: 0.6m(2f) – infinity
  • Focus Method: Manual Focusing
  • Maximum Magnification: 1:21.99(V),1:29.07 (H)
  • Filter Spec: M72 x 0.75
  • Rotation Angle of the Focus Ring: 189.6°
  • Max. Diameter: 74mm/2.91inches
  • The diameter of the Focus Ring: 64.6mm/2.54inches
  • Weight(g/lbs): MFT Mount: 770/1.70; E Mount: 780/1.72; X Mount: 780/1.72; EF-M Mount: 780/1.72; Z Mount: 810/1.79
  • Total Length (Lens Cap Not Included) (mm/inch): MFT Mount: 124.9/4,92; E Mount: 126.1/4.96; X Mount: 126.4/4.98; EF-M Mount: 126.1/4.96; Z Mount: 128.1/5.04

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Sony a7R / a7RII / a7RIII / a7RIV Shutter Sound Evolution

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 22, 2021

The ever-evolving sound profile of the Sony a7R line of cameras has changed pretty significantly over the years. I kind of miss the sound of the Sony a7RII, but it was a little on the loud side.

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Sony a7RII B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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