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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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Lenstip: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II – Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 16, 2021

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEL70200GM2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

When the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS first launched there was a lot of discussion about whether it was worth the price or not that most likely came from inconsistent production quality since there were also very positive reviews. Now the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has hit the market and it seems to be an excellent performing lens with minimal cons. Lens tip just published its full review which you can read here or check out the summary below.

Pros:
solid, shapely, lightweight, and weather-sealed casing,
sensational image quality in the frame centre,
excellent image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
very good image quality on the edge of full frame,
sensible correction of longitudinal chromatic aberration,
negligible lateral chromatic aberration,
lack of problems with spherical aberration,
slight vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
very good coma correction,
low astigmatism,
nice out-of-focus areas for a zoom lens,
silent, flash-quick, and accurate autofocus,
very efficient image stabilization.
Cons:
very weak performance against bright sources of light,
noticeable vignetting on full frame.

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New TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4: Updated

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 15, 2021

TTArtisan has a new lens coming soon the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens for E / X / EOS-M / M43 / Z / L / RF mount. TTArtisan lenses can be found via Amazon where they have a TTArtisan store online.