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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

Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony 80GB CFexpress Type A: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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.

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

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

via asobinet

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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