Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II Firmware V2 Released


Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II:
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Samyang Lens Station:
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Samyang released an update for the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II that has some minor improvements which you can check out below. You can download the update here.

Update Details & History
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II

Version2
Date2022-06-28
Details– Improved video mode performance on Sony α7MⅡ
– Improved operation stability

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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:
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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
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Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
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Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F050):
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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:
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SIGMA 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary:
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SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art:
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
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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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