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.

In addition, customers who have registered with TAMRON BASE and wish to receive an e-mail newsletter will be notified by e-mail newsletter as soon as the details are available.

Support information here >>>
Registration is to TAMRON BASE here >>>

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

For inquiries regarding this matter
https://www.tamron.co.jp/contact/

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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Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 28, 2021

Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF is the sister lens of Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF and 33mm f/0.95 CF APO. It is an exceptional standard lens with a maximum aperture of f/0.95. The shallow depth of field, close to human eyes perspective and romantic rendering adds character to the image which makes the ordinary image extraordinary while inspiring people to enjoy photography in both sufficient and low light conditions. This fully metal lens has an outstanding optical performance and video-friendly component which is a professional lens for every photographer and videographer.

*A free Seamless Focus Gear Belt for the first 100 orders.

Order one today from VenusOptics

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Tamron 20-50mm f/2.8, 25-50mm f/2, and 28-75mm f/2.8-4 Patents Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 27, 2021


Overview

  • [Publication Number] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2021-196572 (Publication Number)P2021-196572A)
    ・ Similar patent: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2021-196573 (P2021-196573A)
    ・ Similar patent: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-196574 (P2021-196574A)
  • [Publication date] December 27, 2021
  • [Title of the invention] Zoom lens and image pickup device
  • [Application date] June 18, 2020
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name or name] Tamron Co., Ltd.
  • PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact zoom lens and an image pickup device for a camera whose miniaturization is advancing.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 25.78-48.51
  • F value: 2.06
  • Half angle of view: 41.07-23.00
  • Image height: 20.61-21.63
  • Overall length: 150.05-144.82


Example 2

  • Focal length: 20.60-48.51
  • F value: 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 48.36-23.02
  • Image height: 19.68-21.63
  • Overall length: 150.00


Example 3

  • Focal length: 20.60-38.81
  • F value: 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 48.36-27.97
  • Image height: 19.68-21.63
  • Overall length: 150.00-146.59


Example 5

  • Focal length: 28.85-72.67
  • F value: 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 38.14-15.79
  • Image height: 19.91-21.63
  • Overall length: 140.00


Example 6

  • Focal length: 28.84-72.75
  • F value: 4.12
  • Half angle of view: 38.13-15.78
  • Image height: 19.92-21.63
  • Overall length: 130.00

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Viltrox 50mm FE Firmware 1.05 Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 26, 2021


Viltrox released firmware updates for its 50mm AF lenses for FE mount.

AF 50/1.8 FE V1.0.5 Download

Firmware update instructions：
1. Optimize the AFC effect.
2. Optimize the black border problem when taking pictures with high-speed shutter.

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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Camera Labs: Six Discounted Sleeper Lenses For E-Mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 25, 2021

Gordon Laing from Camera Labs posted his six sleeper lenses for Sony that you should consider video and he has some interesting pics, but I do not think you can consider the 24mm lenses as being overlooked.

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4G OSS

  • Best value
  • General-purpose lens
  • You can still get bokeh at f/4
  • Reaches further than most and it has a good price point

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

  • If you desire an f/2.8 zoom kit to cover everything then Sony has the holy trinity on sale atm
  • Covers ultra-wide to wide
  • Good close up performance

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

  • The second lens in the holy trinity of lenses
  • This lens is a workhorse
  • Works wide to telephoto
  • Great general-purpose zoom with really high-quality results

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS

  • Completing the trinity zoom
  • One of Sony’s first GM zooms
  • Covers your telephoto zoom
  • Mark 1 is still very good and you do not need mark 2

Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

  • Gordons favorite focal length
  • Great for drama with minimal distortion
  • Good for smaller bodies
  • Sharp
  • Has a focus hold button and de-clickable aperture ring

Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM

  • A modern classic
  • Best performer in its class
  • Not large or heavy
  • Sharp near and far even wide open
  • Faster aperture than the 24mm G
  • If you love 24mm you will love this lens

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Sony Stops Accepting Orders For a6600, a7C, ZV-E10, a7II, a6400 and Stops Producing a7II, a6100

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 23, 2021


Dear customers

Notice and apology regarding temporary suspension of orders for digital imaging products

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

Currently, with regard to digital imaging products, parts procurement is delayed due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages.

Therefore, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers at the Sony store as follows for specific models with tight supply.

In addition, we will inform you as follows because there is a change in the supply status of some products that are subject to suspension of order acceptance.

Suspension of order acceptance We will consider resuming order acceptance of the target product while observing the status of parts supply, and will separately inform you on the product information page.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

Record

Update date and timeproduct nameAbout supply status
December 23, 2021
Stop accepting orders		Digital SLR camera: α6600 series / α7C seriesAfter December 23, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers’ orders at the Sony store.
Production completed on December 23, 2021Digital single-lens camera: α7 II series / α6100 seriesAt the time of the announcement on November 19, 2021, the α7 II series / α6100 body (black) was designated as a “product subject to suspension of order acceptance”, but since there is no prospect of future parts supply, 2021 Production will be completed on December 23rd.
December 3, 2021
Stop accepting orders		Digital single-lens camera: VLOGCAM ZV-E10 seriesAfter December 3, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers’ orders at the Sony store.
November 19, 2021
Stop accepting orders		Digital single-lens camera: α7 II series / α6400 series / α6100 body (black)
Shotgun microphone: ECM-B1M
Professional camcorder: PXW-Z190		After November 19, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers’ orders at the Sony store.

[Click here for information on product supply due to the impact of past semiconductor shortages, “Products subject to suspension of order acceptance”]

・ Digital single-lens camera: VLOGCAM ZV-E10 series
https://www.sony.jp/ichigan/info2/ 20211203.html
https://www.sony.jp/vlogcam/info2/ 20211203.html

・ Digital single-lens camera: α6400 series
・ Shotgun microphone: ECM-B1M
・ Professional camcorder: PXW-Z190
https://www.sony.jp/ichigan/info2/ 20211119.html

that’s all

via Sony.jp

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