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Sigma 50mm f/1.2, 40mm f/1.2, and 35mm f/1.2 Patents Uncovered

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2019

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 has already been announced and released, but it looks like Sigma has some additional f/1.2 lenses in the works. A Sigma 50mm f/1.2 would be great, but a Sigma 40mm f/1.2 might make a more interesting option.

50mm, f/1.2 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
Focal length: 50.99 mm
F no: 1.25
2ω : 45.97
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 154.20 mm

40mm, f/1.2 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 4
Focal length: 41.35 mm
F no: 1.26
2ω : 57.17
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 157.00 mm

35mm, f/1.2 Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 6
Focal length: 35.99 mm
F no: 1.26
2ω : 64.62
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 140.00 mm

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Sony Adds Real-Time Eye AF For Animals To Award-Winning RX10 IV

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2019

Sony Adds Real-Time Eye AF for Animals To Award-Winning RX10 IV
Firmware update 2.00 adds animal eye tracking, unlocking new shooting possibilities.
Sony today released Firmware Update 2.00 for the Sony RX 10 IV camera, giving users of the camera advanced real-time Eye AF for Animals.

The firmware update, available on Sony’s support page adds this new machine-learning-driven focusing system, and enables Eye-Af activation though a half-press of the shutter.

Real-Time Eye AF for Animals is demonstrated with this video of Loki the Wolfdog.

The RX10 IV received DPReview’s Gold Award, being called the “ultimate 1″ bridge camera” thanks to its “…outstanding image quality” plus phase detect autofocus. The RX10 IV is the only camera in its class to offer this high-performance focusing system, and it’s what powers the RX10 IV Real0Time Eye AF for Animals

Links
Link to Sony’s RX10 IV Firmware Update Page: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx10m4/downloads

Link to Sony’s support page detailing the setup of these new features: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/dsc/animaleyeaf/dscrx10m4/en/index.html

More coverage on Sony Alpha Universe: https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-adds-animal-eye-af-to-rx10-with-new-firmware/

Sony RX10 Mark IV: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Service Advisory

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2019

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Notice of Free Inspection and Repair of Some Products of Digital Single-lens Camera α ™ [E Mount] Lens
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
“SEL1635GM”
Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

In some products of our FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM “SEL1635GM” lens for our digital single-lens camera α ™ [E mount] released on July 28, 2017, the camera is operated when this lens is installed. It has been confirmed that events such as not accepting may occur.

Therefore, we will inspect and repair the target product free of charge. Please confirm the following contents and contact us. You can also apply from this website.

We apologize for any inconvenience or inconvenience caused to customers who use the product. Thank you for your continued patronage of our products. Read More »

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Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III Review: A Minimal Improvement Over The Mark II

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 13, 2019

0.95 lenses are something special and the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III is probably the most affordable 0.95 that you might want to buy. This lens is basically the same as the Mark II lens so I included the Mark III review above and the Mark II below. The differences are:

The fake leather case from the previous version is gone, but you get a case now
The size is a little smaller, but the weight is about the same
The build is about the same
Small cosmetic differences at the front
Aperture blades are not flat instead of curved
New focus ring is more precise and turns about 360 degrees so easier to focus
Hood now clips onto the front better than before
Image quality is about the same as the old
Not the sharpest lens in the world, but sharp in the center at 0.95
Better flare control that comes from a new internal design or better optical coating
Slightly more contrast than the Mark II

Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony Dominates DPReview’s 2019 Buyer Guides

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 12, 2019

DPReview has a lot of influence in the world of photography, which is good news for Sony since they dominated all of DPR’s 2019 buyer guides except their under $500 guide. The Sony a7R IV and Sony a6600 were at the top of almost every list and the Sony a6100 being on the more family/budget conscious lists. The Sony a7III and a7RIII also made a few lists along with the Sony DSC-RX100 VII.