Viltrox 24/50mm FE Firmware 1.04/1.03 Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 19, 2021


Viltrox released firmware updates for the 24mm and 50mm AF lenses for FE mount.

AF 50/1.8 FE V1.0.4 Download and AF 24/1.8 FE V1.0.3 Download

Firmware update instructions
1. Optimize focus performance and improve stability.

Viltrox 50mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 24mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon

VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 II: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon

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New DZOFilm Catta 35-80mm T2.9

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 18, 2021

DZOFilm is a newer brand in the world of cinematography and they just released the DZOFilm Catta 35-80mm T2.9 for E-mount and you can get one from B&H Photo.

Key Features
  • Maintains Focus Throughout Zoom Range
  • Natural Color Rendering
  • Consistent T2.9 to T22 Aperture
  • Covers Full-Frame Sensors
  • 16-Blade Iris for Soft Bokeh
  • 29.1″ Minimum Focus Distance
  • Comes with E-Mount, Interchangeable
  • 240° Focus Rotation
  • M77 Filter Diameter, 2.3x Magnification
  • 80mm Front Diameter

Add a cinema zoom lens to your documentary, broadcast, or online production kit with this white Catta 35-80mm T2.9 E-Mount Cine Zoom Lens from DZOFilm. The cine lens is designed to maintain focus as you smoothly zoom in or out. The Catta line reproduces accurate color and features a smooth focus/defocus transition. It features a wide T2.9 to T22 aperture, a 16-blade iris for a smooth bokeh, and a long 29.1″ close focus range.

True to its cine design, it has a focus rotation of 240°, a 100° zoom rotation range, and a 75° iris rotation range. The lens features a Sony E-mount, and it can be easily interchanged with optional RF, L, X, and Z mounts. Multiple accessories are included with the lens, including front and rear lens caps, a shim set, a support base, a support rod, and a filter bracket.

ABOUT DZOFILM
As the new brand in the cine lens market, DZOFILM desires to build up an unique brand image combined with fashion and professional. Equipped with strong and solid optical foundation from our industrial machine, DZOFILM cinema lenses are able to convey excellent image with its own texture and feeling.

Steeping on the balance of cinematic feeling and serious optics, DZOFILM devoted to allow users to catch fleeting inspiration in every smooth rotation. Even under harsh condition, DZOFILM prime cine lenses can still put users at ease and operate at its best performance.

Flexibility, is more than your expectation. Durability, just for your exploring the unknown, Pick up your DZOFILM cine lens, portray your story on the screen.

 

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Sony Electronics Becomes Camera Provider for USA TODAY NETWORK

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 18, 2021


Sony Electronics Becomes Camera Provider for USA TODAY NETWORK
Gannett to equip Journalists from USA TODAY and more than 250 additional outlets with Sony Imaging products
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17, 2021 — Sony Electronics Inc. a global imaging leader, and Gannett Co, Inc., operator of USA TODAY NETWORK spanning more than 250 national and local media outlets including USA TODAY, have today announced that Sony will become the imaging products provider for Gannett’s photographers and video journalists.

The award-winning news organization will provide its team access to a wide variety of Sony’s imaging products highlighted by the Sony Alpha 1 and FX Cinema Line cameras and G Master™ line of interchangeable lenses. The rollout of Sony imaging kits for Gannett will begin immediately in select markets.

Gannett’s Pulitzer-Prize winning content touches the lives of more than 150 million people each day. Their photo and video journalism team features more than 500 professionals covering more than 10,000 events annually, producing nearly two million edited images and thousands of original videos each year.

“Storytelling through images has been a large part of our organization throughout national and local coverage, and through our sports content,” said Bruce Odle, President of Imagn, Gannett’s in-house photo agency and sports image wire service. “We are excited to bring Sony’s innovative equipment to our journalists to allow them to capture the moments and emotions in new ways to complement the compelling stories of the USA TODAY NETWORK.”

In addition to product delivery, Sony will be supporting Gannett with extensive product service offerings, while also providing direct, on-site support for photo and video journalists at many key industry events.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to collaborate with Gannett, one of the world’s largest news organizations with an unparalleled commitment to delivering multimedia news and creating digital content,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Products and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics. “Gannett’s USA TODAY NETWORK is an innovative and venerable news brand, preserving local journalism and reinventing national news.  We are honored that they have chosen to equip their talented visual journalists with Sony imaging products, and are confident it will allow them to capture, communicate and share stories in ways they never have before.”

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Save $470 on Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Today Only

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 17, 2021


B&H Photo discounted the Sony Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 lens $470 today only so do not miss out.

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DPRTV: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD AF – Lens of The Year?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 17, 2021

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD AF is a very unique zoom lens with a maximum bright aperture of f/2. DPRTV posted its video review which you can watch above or you can read the summary below:

  • Pretty sure it is the only company to make a 35-150mm ultra-bright zoom
  • It’s a big heavy lens
  • 82mm front filter thread
  • Weather sealed
  • Rugged
  • 1165g
  • Three programable custom buttons around the lens that you can setup with Tamron’s software
  • You can even customize the focus ring in software
  • Linear and non-linear AF
  • Walking switch
  • AF/MF switch
  • 35-150mm splits the difference by giving you some of a 24-70mm and 70-200mm
  • Very versatile lens
  • Could be used for studio, weddings, travel, street, etc…
  • VXD linear motor
  • Very fast AF and silent
  • LoCA performance is fantastic
  • Bokeh is very good and doesn’t have the typical Tamron soap bubble effect
  • Bokeh has a smooth transition that is clean with no onion rings and minimal cats eye that is gone by f/5.6
  • Sun stars aren’t bad with this lens
  • Flare is excessive with this lens
  • Flare so bad that it is almost good
  • Not a lot of focus breathing, but there is a little movement at 35mm, but there is basically none at 150mm
  • 35mm range is very sharp even at f/2 with a slight improvement when stopping down, but there is a little field curvature
  • 150mm incredible sharpness wide open and once again improves a little when stopping down, but the lens is very flat at 150mm
  • Excellent optics
  • Might be the best lens of the year
  • Only issue is the flare
  • The lens is expensive for a Tamron that is understandable because it competes with the best lenses
  • Wish this lens came to more mounts

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Godox TT685S II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 16, 2021

Godox TT685S II: B&H Photo

Key Features
  • Built-In 2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System
  • Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL
  • Guide Number: 197′ at ISO 100
  • Zoom Range: 20-200mm
  • Tilts from -7 to 120°
  • Rotates Horizontally to 330°
  • Wireless Master/Slave TTL Functionality
  • Recycle Time: 0.1-2.6 Seconds
  • High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync
  • Runs on Four AA Batteries

Offering full support for Sony ADI / P-TTL and a built-in 2.4 GHz radio system, the Godox TT685S II Flash makes it easy to create both simple and elaborate lighting setups. A powerful and effective lighting tool, this flash features a powerful guide number of 197′ at ISO 100 with a zoom range of 20-200mm. The TT685S II operates as a full wireless master or slave unit with TTL functionality, and for maximum versatility this updated unit tilts from -7 to 120° and rotates 330°, giving you more flexible flash angles and a more efficient lighting setup process. Also featured is a new and unique TCM (TTL Converted to Manual) function, which allows for instant conversion from TTL to manual mode. This function helps you lock the proper exposure value and is useful for quickly determining a good starting point for setting external flash units in manual mode. For ease of use, an easy-to-read rear LCD panel illuminates your flash settings, and the flash includes a 2.5mm sync port for basic wired connectivity.

  • An integrated 2.4 GHz X radio system is incorporated into the TT685S for wireless triggering. Able to be set up as a master or slave, this flash will help you create a versatile lighting setup with a range of 328′ and support for 32 channels and four groups. Functions as a transmitter unit for the V1, AD200Pro, and AD300Pro flash systems. Also functions as a receiver unit for X1, X2, XPro, and V1 transmitter units.
  • Being compatible with the Sony ADI / P-TTL system, users will enjoy numerous automated flash settings and the ability to use functions such as high-speed sync up to 1/8000 seconds.
  • With a guide number of 197′ at ISO 100 the TT685S will easily illuminate most subjects. It also features a zoom head with a range of 20-200mm.
  • Manual power control from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3 EV steps.
  • The flash head can be tilted from -7 to 120° and rotated a total of 330° for controlling bounce and where the light falls on the scene.
  • Unique TCM (TTL Converted to Manual) function allows for instant conversion from TTL to manual mode. This function helps you lock the proper exposure value and is useful for quickly determining a good starting point for setting external flash units in manual mode.
  • Optical master/slave transmission is available for working with other standard flashes.
  • A 2.5mm sync port is available for setting up a wired connection to a camera or trigger.
  • Quick-release lock ensures a smooth and fast setup and so you can capture your next shot in critical moments.
  • This flash runs on four alkaline or NiMH AA batteries which help deliver about 330 full-power flashes and recycle times of 0.1-2.6 seconds.
  • External power port enables connection to power packs including the PB960 to boost the flash performance for more possibilities, making the flash ideal for weddings, fashion, news photography, and more.
  • USB Type-C connection for installing future firmware updates.

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