Sigma 150mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Patent Found


Asobinet found a Sigma 150mm F2.8 DG DN Macro patent that is interesting for photographers that like telephoto macro.

  • Focus distance 146.25 83.49 55.51
  • F number 2.91 4.37 5.82
  • Full frame angle 2ω 16.67 11.36 6.91
  • Image height Y 21.63 21.63 21.63
  • Lens overall length 171.21 171.21 171.21

Overview

  • [Publication Number] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-144142 (P2021-144142A)
  • [Publication date] September 24, 2021
  • [Title of Invention] Imaging Optical System
  • [Application date] March 12, 2020
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or name] Sigma Co., Ltd.
  • PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging optical system having high optical performance in a wide range from infinity to a close region exceeding −0.5 times a photographing magnification and having a focus lens group having a small weight.
  • [0005] Further
    , in recent years, moving image shooting using a digital still camera has become common. In movie shooting, in order to maintain the in-focus state, a method is often adopted in which the focus lens group is constantly vibrated (wobbling) in the optical axis direction and the change in contrast is constantly confirmed.
  • [0006] When
    the weight of the focus lens group is large, it becomes difficult to drive the wobbling at high speed and with high accuracy. There is a possibility that the wobbling drive can be performed by increasing the size of the actuator, but in that case, it becomes difficult to reduce the size and weight of the photographing lens. Therefore, weight reduction of the focus lens group is required. In a floating type imaging optical system having two focus lens groups, since only one focus lens group can be used for wobbling, at least one focus lens group is required to be lightweight. There is.

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New Great Joy 60mm T2.9 Anamorphic Announced and Launch Special


Chinese lens maker great joy is having a launch day special on its website here where you can pick up a Great Joy 60mm T2.9 Anamorphic with anamorphic adapter at a discounted price. They have US pricing so don’t miss out on this very affordable anamorphic option.

Lens specifications

  • Versatile Mount Options RF/E/L/Z
  • Ultra HD 8K Resolution
  • Lens Structure 13 Elements in 10 Groups
  • Ultra Lightweight

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Details


The next lens from Sigma will be the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, and Nokishita just leaked the first details.

Sigma “18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary” L mount version has 13 elements in 10 groups, minimum shooting distance 12.1cm (wide angle) / 30cm (telephoto), maximum shooting magnification 1: 2.8( Wide angle) / 1: 5 (telephoto), filter diameter 55mm, size φ65.4 × 74.5mm (E-mount version φ61.6×76.5mm), weight 290g.

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New TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro

TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8: Amazon

Features

  • Standard Macro Lens: Lightweight and compact, full metal body with weight only 371g. Excelling at close distances, the 40mm f/2.8 from TTartisan is a 80mm-equivalent macro lens (35mm equivalent focal length) for M4/3, providing an all-in-one solution for normal portrait shooting as well as macro photography.
  • 1X Magnification: The TTartisan 40mm f/2.8 offers a 1:1 life-size maximum magnification along with a 17cm minimum focusing distance. Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, aids in precise focusing control.
  • Optical Design: Its optical system consists of 8 elements in 7 groups. Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also contributes to the sleek form factor. An 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
  • Clicked Aperture Ring: The aperture ring is stepped with the right amount of resistance and click, marking on full stops from F/2.8 to F/16. The clicks are very light and just enough to let you know that you’ve changed your aperture setting.
  • Multi-Layer Coating: By reducing the impact of flares and ghosting effects in your pictures while ensuring excellent image quality and contrast from the center to the periphery, it offers crystal clear, sharp image quality.
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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Coming Next


The next lens from Sigma will be the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, but Nokishita is unable to confirm the mounts it will be available in at this time. Generally speaking, Sigma has been launching for L and E mount.

The next lens that Sigma will announce will be “18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary”. I was able to confirm the L mount and E mount from a review article of a certain photographer, but it is unconfirmed whether other mounts will be released.

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Variable Aperture Explained


The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD has a very fast and interesting variable apeture design that we will hopefully see more of in the future. From 35mm up to 40mm the lens is an f/2, but when you reach 40-60mm it is f/2.2 and by 60-80mm f/2.5 and finally 80-150mm f/2.8. I think most would have been happy with a consistent f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, but f/2 is always appreciated.

Back in the day, there were some f/2 constant zooms from companies like Olympus and it would be great to see f/2 zooms return as the norm since f/2.8 is a bit slow for me. I generally shoot glass that is around f/1.4 as often as I can, which is why I have far more prime lenses than zoom lenses for all of my camera bodies, but I would love to pick up some f/2 zoom lenses.

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Coming Soon):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD G2 (Coming Soon):
B&H Photo / Amazon

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