Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Pics Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2022


The first images of the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II  leaked and we should see this lens very soon now.

  • Lens model: SEL2470GM2
  • Shortest shooting distance: 21cm
  • Filter diameter: 82mm
  • Weight: 695g
  • Price: £2099 / €2399

via Photorumors

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Coming Before The End of The Year

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2022


XJrumo is reporting that Sigma will announce a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 before the end of the year. Sigma has a lot of great E-mount lenses that you can get here and a solid 70-200mm f/2.8 for a reasonable price will be very welcome.

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via XJrumo

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First Look Xingyao Optical f/2.8 Wide Angle

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2022

Camera Beta posted the first photos and details of a new lens from Xingyao Optical that is a f/2.8 Wide Angle lens that is believed to be between 10 to 20mm. It is expected to be 1800 yuan or $274.52 USD.

Xingyao Optical announced a full-frame wide-angle lens. The renderings have come out. It can be seen that the aperture is F2.8, and the lens structure is 12 elements and 11 groups. It is expected to be launched in June. The bayonet is Canon RF / Sony E / Nikon Z / Sigma L-mount, the estimated price will not exceed 1800 yuan​​​

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ProGrade Digital Announced Price Increases Coming May 1st

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 25, 2022


Prograde announced price increases coming May 1st due to increased material prices. Some of the increases are pretty steep so grab some memory cards at the current prices while you can from B&H Photo and Amazon.

Translated Press Release
ProGrade Digital Inc. announced that it will raise the selling price of all products from midnight on May 1, 2022.
<Main reasons for price changes>
1) Due to the increase in US prices
CFexpress COBALT / SDXC COBALT cards will be increased worldwide in order to respond to rising raw material prices.
2) In response to the sharp depreciation of the yen
April 1, 2022 The “$ 1 = 115 yen” standard at the time of price changes will be changed to the “$ 1 = 126 yen” standard.
3) Due to the revision of the special price for the Japanese market The
CFexpress COBALT / SDXC COBALT card was set at a price 6-8% lower than the US price as a strategic product for the Japanese market. Reset to “Universal price”.

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Big Venus Optics Laowa Sale

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 25, 2022


Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f/2 Save $220

Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Save $150

Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Save $150

Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Canon EF and Magic Shift Converter MSC Save $100

Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Save $100

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Save $100

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Save $80

Venus Optics Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Save $60

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Save $50

Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Save $50

Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Save $49

Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Save $40

Venus Optics Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Save $40

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Save $40

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Godox Firmware 1.3 Updates Released For X2T-S and AD200Pro

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 23, 2022


Godox released firmware 1.3 for its X2T-S trigger and AD200Pro. It features the following changes:

Godox X2T-S Firmware 1.3

Remark

  • Before updating this firmware version, please make sure that your gear has download the G3 firmware launcher installer.

Updated Contents

  • Fixes the issue that when communicating with the camera, the transmitter occasionally fails to correctly receive signal sent via Bluetooth.
  • This version is compatible with X2T-N Trigger, which has a Z01 marking on the outer casing ( near the USB port or on the battery cover) or has a sticker marking Z01 near the USB port.

You can download the updates here

AD200Pro(for Version A) Firmware 1.3

Remark

  • Before updating this firmware version, please make sure that your gear has download the G3 firmware launcher installer.

Updated Contents

  • The E3 false alarm has been solved.
  • Add the compatibility of ring lamps.

（Please check out if there is a sticker “Version A” on the light fixture, and then choose the corresponding firmware to upgrade.）

AD200Pro Firmware 1.3

Remark

  • Before updating this firmware version, please make sure that your gear has download the G3 firmware launcher installer.

Updated Contents

  • The E3 false alarm has been solved.
  • Add the compatibility of ring lamps.

You can download the updates here

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Godox X2T-S:  Amazon

Godox AD1200Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Godox V1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Godox AD200Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Adorama
Godox AD200: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD400Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox AD600Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Godox XPro-S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox X1T-S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox TT350S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V350S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V860IIS: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox TT685S: B&H Photo / Amazon

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