Sony is making an interesting announcement after we reported that activist investor Daniel Loeb is at it again. Sony is establishing an intermediate holding company “Sony Electronics Corporation” for its Electronics Products & Solutions (“EP&S”) segment (Imaging Products & Solutions, Home Entertainment & Sound, and Mobile Communications) and related global sales and marketing, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and engineering platforms.
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Activist investor Daniel Loeb is calling for Sony to spin off their sensor business again. Last time he didn’t make a lot of progress, but this time he is using Sony’s lower stock price to gain a greater stake in the company to try to spin off the image sensor division again, while Sony buys back 4.8% of there stock worth about 200 billion yen ($1.83 billion) to boost shareholder returns. Sony previously announced they would buy back 100 billion yen for the first time in February 2020.
Nokishita leaked the product launch photos for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD today. It looks like we should see preorders for this lens soon so stay tuned.
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Optical limited tested the Sony FE 28mm f/2 and found it to be surprisingly lacking you can read the full review here or just the key points from the conclusion below. Sony has had a pretty good track record with its glass in recent years, but this lens missed the mark according to optical limits.
The Sony FE 28mm f/2 may be a prime lens but it’s quite obvious that Sony had (or wanted) to cut a couple of corners in order to save costs. The resolution characteristic isn’t overly harmonious to say the least. The lens may be sharp at medium aperture settings but has a substantial border/corner weakness at f/2 and f/2.8… If you operate the camera with activated image auto-correction, you won’t notice drastic weaknesses beyond this. However, both the original image distortions as well as vignetting are on the high side. Lateral CAs aren’t all that hot either for a contemporary lens. The quality of the bokeh is one of the better aspects…
The lens may not feel like much due to its low weight but objectively there isn’t anything to complain about the build quality. An all-metal body and a smooth focusing ring are good base ingredients and adding a constant length as well as the dust- and moisture-sealing makes it a very decent package. The AF is also reasonably fast and, typical for most Sony lenses, noiseless…
The reason for the existence of a prime lens should be that it offers something “more” over a zoom lens its focal length class. In the case of the Sony FE 28mm f/2, it’s about an extra stop or two of speed…
If this lens truly interested you I suggest you read the review closely before purchasing because it might have acceptable short coming for some at its rather low price point.
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I have the full press release below, but here is the part that is more relevant to photographers:
With regard to its products destined for use by surveillance camera manufacturers in China, since development projects on the camera manufacturer’s side will be subject to delays, the development of some products on the Tamron side will also be delayed. However, at this present time, no delays are taking place with regard to the development of Tamron’s own-brand interchangeable lenses—part of its core photography-related business operations—or its development of new products in other areas or regions.
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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
35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F053):
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24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F051):
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20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2（Model F050):
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Press Release
Notice Regarding Tamron’s Response to and Impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus
The Tamron Group respectfully offers its condolences for those who have lost their lives as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and wishes a speedy recovery to those suffering from the disease. The Group would also like to inform stakeholders of the state of its response to the spread of the coronavirus infection, and its impact on Group activities, as follows.
1. The Tamron Group’s basic policy
The Tamron Group is taking measures to reduce the risk of infection, with a top priority on ensuring the health and safety of its customers, Group employees and their families. At the same time, the Group is endeavoring to continue its provision of products and services that cater to the needs of its customers and society.
2. State of production at Chinese plants
The Group has production plants in China, Japan and Vietnam, and had suspended operation of its plant in Foshan (Guangdong Province, China) up until February 9 in accordance with a notice issued by the Chinese government calling for self-imposed suspension of activities. Plant operations were gradually restarted as of February 10, and although initially there was a situation in which some employees were unable to attend work, employees are now attending work as scheduled, with no current impact on plant operations. Read More