Sony released a firmware update for the Sony a7RIV that improves stability and AF with the 12-24mm. You can get a copy here.
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Tamron posted firmware 02 for the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and you can get a copy here.
[Update]
Notice about Firmware Update for
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071)
Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron products.
Thank you for using Tamron products.
We are pleased to inform you that the firmware update for the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071) for Sony E-mount, full-frame mirrorless cameras, is now available.
This is an update regarding our announcement on July 10, we have confirmed that the Model A071 for Sony mirrorless cameras do not work properly.
The firmware update is available through Sony E-mount camera bodies.
Please review the information below.
Affected model
28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071)
Firmware version
Ver.2
Improvements
This update improves the following issues:
When AF-S mode, the AF operation rarely stops in the middle and the focus indicator lights up even though it is not in focus.
How to Update
The lens firmware can be updated using cameras that support this lens firmware update.
How to Check your Lens Firmware Version
From your camera’s menu screen, please select “Setup” then “Display version.”
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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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
Viltrox released a firmware update for fans in China that makes the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 into a Viltrox 85mm f/1.6. This update adds a lot of value to your lens and makes it an even more attractive purchase (B&H Photo / Amazon) for a photographer to that do not own it already. You can download the update here. I also have a copy so if the source removes the file contact me and I will upload it to dropbox or google drive myself.
Warning
This firmware is not official in the US, but there haven’t been any issues reported from the update so use at your own risk. Also, this update seems to be for version 1 lenses at this time.
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VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 II: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon
Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS)
There has been no major impact on Sony’s manufacturing plants in Japan, which are operating as usual. Sony also understands that factory operations and supply chains at most of its major mobile customers, to whom it sells its image sensors, have been recovering. On the other hand, image sensor sales are decreasing primarily due to a slowdown in the smartphone market, which is the final outlet for Sony’s products, and a change in the overall composition of sales in that market resulting from a shift from high-end to mid-range and moderately priced models. Read More
This is the first Zenitar lens with an electronically controlled diaphragm. Krasnogorsk plant them. S. A. Zvereva of Shvabe Holding will officially present the novelty in the fall, then sales in Russia and abroad will begin.
The Zenitar 2.8 / 60 Macro photo lens was developed by the Krasnogorsk plant named after S. A. Zvereva (KMZ) of Shvabe Holding and is intended for shooting small objects from a short distance with high magnification – the maximum image scale is 1: 1. The novelty is distinguished by high resolution over the field of the frame at all shooting distances, even with an open aperture. The focal length of the lens is 60 mm, the minimum distance to the photographed object is 0.23 m.
“In terms of quality and level of performance, the new development is comparable to leading manufacturers. The lens is controlled from the camera thanks to a special electronic board. In the entire Zenitar line, this is the first lens with an electronically controlled aperture, which makes the shooting process more convenient. We plan to export the lens to the USA, Germany, Italy and China ”, – said Ivan Ozhgikhin, Deputy General Director of Shvabe .
The official presentation of Zenitar 2.8 / 60 Macro will take place in Moscow in the fall – for photographers and bloggers who will be the first to test the new product. Soon after the event, the lenses will go on sale – in the online store zenit.photo , as well as in a number of offline stores of official dealers of Zenit photography equipment.
Zenit Lens are available at B&H Photo
via Photorumors
