Sony A1, A1II, and a9III Firmware Updates Released


ILCE-1 Firmware 3.01 Benefits and Improvements Download Here

  • Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
  • Fixes an issue where the button registered with Recall Custom Hold may not be accepted

ILCE-1M2 Firmware 2.01 Benefits and Improvements Download Here

  • Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
  • Fixes an issue where the effectiveness of the Soft Skin Effect when recording movies in S-Log3 was not properly adjusted

ILCE-9M3 Firmware 3.01 Benefits and Improvements Download Here

  • Fixes an issue where setting Recording Media to Sort Recording may cause a restart during still image capture
  • Fixes an issue where the effectiveness of the Soft Skin Effect when recording movies in S-Log3 was not properly adjusted

Sony Alpha 1 II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony A1:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Sony a9III:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II Updates Coming!


The Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 are generally M-mount lenses, but I love this line of lenses natively and adapted. I have always found the Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical to be magic, and I have owned every edition of it for M mount. You can find the press release below:

Thank you for your continued patronage of Cosina products.

Today, Cosina is releasing new Voigtlander brand VM mount products, the NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II, as well as lens hoods LH14 and LH15.

Scheduled for release in May 2025: NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV / NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II / LH-14 / LH-15

Scheduled for release in June 2025: NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II

We will inform you again once the official release date has been decided.

Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo
Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo

TTArtisan Lens Adapter for Leica M Mount Lens to Sony E:
Amazon / B&H Photo

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Sigma I Series Supply Shortages


Apology regarding the supply situation of the “Sigma I Series (Renewal 3 Models)”

Thank you for your patronage of Sigma products.

We have received more orders than we expected for the “Sigma I Series (Renewal 3 Models),” which is scheduled to be released on Thursday, April 24, 2025, and production is unable to keep up with demand. As a result, it may take some time for some customers to receive their products.

We apologize to our customers and other parties involved who have been waiting for the product for any inconvenience caused, but we are currently working hard to produce the product, so we ask that you please wait for a little longer.

We appreciate your continued patronage of our company and our products.

Notes
Sigma 35mm F2 DG | Contemporary
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
Sigma 50mm F2 DG | Contemporary

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Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Coming April 16th


Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB: B&H Photo / Amazon

All of the details about the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB leaked here when an overseas retailer posted the lens early. Now there is a flyer that the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB will be coming April 16th, 2025.

Features

  • The lens is made up of 15 elements in 10 groups, including five ED lenses, three high refractive index lenses, and two aspherical lenses, ensuring clarity from the center to the edges of the entire focal range and enabling the depiction of fine textures even at maximum aperture, allowing users to retain image quality down to the fine details even in cropped images, expanding the scope of their photography .
  • Equipped with Viltrox’s proprietary Hyper VCM motor, it provides 150% faster focus speed and more precise aperture accuracy compared to conventional STM motors, allowing you to capture the perfect photographic opportunity.
  • The large aperture F1.2 and 11-blade diaphragm produce a softer, more beautiful circular bokeh, providing excellent quality even in low-light situations.
  • With a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m and a maximum magnification of 0.17x, it provides clear, excellent images from infinity to close-ups.
  • The side of the lens is equipped with three switching levers, two custom Fn buttons, two rings, and a display, allowing users to make fine adjustments to suit their shooting style.
  • The lens body, including the front lens element, is dust-proof and weather-resistant, allowing it to be used in a wide range of shooting environments.
  • By connecting to the app via Bluetooth, you can also configure the Fn button and the image and text to be displayed on the lens display when the camera starts up.

Specification

  • Compatible mount: Sony E-mount
  • Focal length: 35mm
  • Focus mode: AF (autofocus)
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (5 ED lenses, 3 high refractive index lenses, 2 aspherical lenses)
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Supported image size: Full size
  • Aperture range: F1.2-F16
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.34m
  • Filter diameter: Φ77mm
  • Size: Φ89.2mm x 121.8mm (excluding mount)
  • Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap, hood, storage bag
  • Weight: Approx. 920g
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: 1 year (covers natural failures)
  • *Note: Focusing speed and accuracy depend on the AF performance of the camera body.
    In addition, we do not guarantee that all shooting functions and compatible equipment can be used.

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New Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8


Brightin Star announced the new Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8

Details:

  • Lens design: 11 groups of 15 elements
  • 5 aperture blades
  • Rear 34mm filter
  • Angle of view: 122.5°
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.24m
  • Dimensions: 70 x 96.6mm
  • Weight: 550g
  • E/Z/RF/L mount

Brightin Star lenses can be found on Amazon



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Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Listed Early Overseas and Coming Soon

Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB was listed early overseas. Below are the details from the listing.

The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB pursues ultra-high resolution that surpasses even flagship models, ushering in a new era of revolutionary leaps in image quality. It adopts an optical design that does not compromise on details to support high-pixel shooting. With unprecedented high-definition depiction power, it will satisfy the needs of all those who seek higher resolution.

What is the LAB series?

The LAB series is the highest-end line of the Viltrox brand, characterized by high image quality and high standards. Compared to other products on the market, the lens specifications of the LAB series are at a higher level than those of the PRO series. With the introduction of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2, the Viltrox LAB series is attracting attention as a lens that further expands the creative possibilities of professional photographers and video creators.

Features

  • The lens is made up of 15 elements in 10 groups, including five ED lenses, three high refractive index lenses, and two aspherical lenses, ensuring clarity from the center to the edges of the entire focal range and enabling the depiction of fine textures even at maximum aperture, allowing users to retain image quality down to the fine details even in cropped images, expanding the scope of their photography .
  • Equipped with Viltrox’s proprietary Hyper VCM motor, it provides 150% faster focus speed and more precise aperture accuracy compared to conventional STM motors, allowing you to capture the perfect photographic opportunity.
  • The large aperture F1.2 and 11-blade diaphragm produce a softer, more beautiful circular bokeh, providing excellent quality even in low-light situations.
  • With a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m and a maximum magnification of 0.17x, it provides clear, excellent images from infinity to close-ups.
  • The side of the lens is equipped with three switching levers, two custom Fn buttons, two rings, and a display, allowing users to make fine adjustments to suit their shooting style.
  • The lens body, including the front lens element, is dust-proof and weather-resistant, allowing it to be used in a wide range of shooting environments.
  • By connecting to the app via Bluetooth, you can also configure the Fn button and the image and text to be displayed on the lens display when the camera starts up.

Specification

  • Compatible mount: Sony E-mount
  • Focal length: 35mm
  • Focus mode: AF (autofocus)
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (5 ED lenses, 3 high refractive index lenses, 2 aspherical lenses)
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Supported image size: Full size
  • Aperture range: F1.2-F16
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.34m
  • Filter diameter: Φ77mm
  • Size: Φ89.2mm x 121.8mm (excluding mount)
  • Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap, hood, storage bag
  • Weight: Approx. 920g
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: 1 year (covers natural failures)
  • *Note: Focusing speed and accuracy depend on the AF performance of the camera body.
    In addition, we do not guarantee that all shooting functions and compatible equipment can be used.

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