Samyang 135mm f/1.8 Teaser

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 1, 2022


Samyang posted a teaser trailer for 2022 with the upcoming Samyang 135mm f/1.8 prominently but covertly featured. The script on the lens can only be made out in the first few frames, but it very clearly says 135mm f/1.8 FE. As the camera zooms out you can see it is right next to the Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom which should give you an idea of the upcoming lenses size, which you can see below.

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WD My Passport Wireless SSD Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 31, 2021

I reviewed the WD My Passport Wireless SSD in 2018 for FujiAddict and was really impressed with the portable backup solution from WD that also doubles as a decent external SSD. Since then my 1TB model has worked flawlessly and it is great for backing up SD media when I am out in the everglades shooting time-lapses and/or star trails. If you’re interested in picking one up yourself it looks like B&H Photo is closing out the 2TB models with $400 in savings. The price has never been better and with all the great features of the WD My Passport Wireless SSD, they shouldn’t last long.

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Photons to Photos: Sony a7IV vs a7III

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 30, 2021


Photons to Photos published its Sony a7IV results today and it should come as no surprise that the camera falls a little behind the Sony a7III at high ISO due to the increased pixel count, but only slightly. The Sony a7IV does manage to outperform the Sony a7III at low ISO though. You can see and manipulate the results here for yourself.

Camera ModelMaximum
PDR		Low Light
ISO		Low Light
EV
Sony a7IV11.71536510.75
Sony a7III11.60642011.00

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TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 For E-Mount Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 29, 2021


TTArtisan has announced its TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 for E-mount and you can get one for yourself from Amazon.

Description

  • Compatible With Sony E-Mount, Nikon Z-Mount, Canon R-Mount, Leica L-Mount, Leica M-Mount and  Fuji GFX-Mount cameras.
  • Sets of Achromatic Doublets
    Dispersion is a common optical phenomenon, especially in fast lenses. 4 sets of Achromatic Doublets are used in M 90mm f1.25 lens to significantly improves the chromatic aberration and the resolution performance, presenting excellent image quality.The spherical aberration of achromatic doublets is better than singlets.
  • First Choice for Portrait and Close-up Beauty
    Its high speed and the unique aesthetics of its depth of focus make this telephoto lens the first choice for portrait photographers. The angle of view is 27 degrees. It highlights the main body while avoiding the suffocating sense of space compression caused by super telephoto lens.
  • Smooth Bokeh with Fast F/1.25 Maximum Aperture
    Extremely fast f/1.25 maximum aperture affords notable control over depth of field for selective focus shooting, and also benefits handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions.The smooth transition between the focus object and the bokeh creates a dreamy picture with an ideal depth of field and fascinating background blur.
  • Lens Hood Reverse Attaching
    Handy reversible design allows you to attach the lens hood in reverse for easy storage. With the extended lens end, it can protect the lens from moisture, wind-blown debris and impact.
  • Bring with Tripod Mounting Hole
    Due to the size and weight, the 90mm F1.25 manual focus lens fits on a tripod for a more stable shot, so there is a tripod mounting hole at the bottom of the lens.
  • A Clicked Aperture Ring
    The aperture ring is stepped with the right amount of resistance and click, marking on full stops from f/1.25 to f/16.
  • Support Macular Linkage
    Support the macular focusing of Leica/Voigtlander/Minolta and other paraxial m-port cameras.

Compatibility

 Focal length  90mm Maximum Aperture F1.25
Closest Focusing Distance1m Minimum aperture F16
Frame  Full Frame Diaphragm Blades 10pcs
Filter size  77mm Optical Design 11 Elements in 7 Groups
 Angle of view  27° Focus method Manual
 Weight  ≈1013g Lens TypeFor mirrorless camera

 

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New Atech Flash Technology CFexpress Type A Card Reader

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 28, 2021


Atech announced a new CFEexpress Type-A Card reader that you can find at B&H Photo.

Key Features
  • Designed for the TX-2DS Cinema Dock
  • Designed for the TX-4DS Cinema Dock
  • 1 x CFexpress Type-A Card Slot
  • Data Transfers up to 800 MB/s
  • Rugged Metal Enclosure
  • Vent Holes for Heat Dissipation

Atech CFexpress Type-A Card Reader: B&H Photo

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Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress/SD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

ProGrade Digital 160GB CFexpress Type A:
B&H Photo

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Tamron Primes Need Firmware Update For Sony a7IV AF/MF Switch

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 28, 2021


20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050)
24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051)
35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053)

Notice regarding use
Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamron products.

Our lenses 20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050), 24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051), 35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053) Sony We have confirmed that the following problems occur for E-mount, so we would like to inform you.

phenomenon
In combination with the α7 IV, AF switches to MF when shooting movies.

We are currently investigating and will provide details on the “Support Information” page at a later date.

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to customers, apologize from the bottom of my heart that you apologize for the inconvenience.

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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):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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