Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 19, 2019


We previously covered the Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic here, but it looks like some details have changed because Sirui previously quoted $550, which has turned into €700 or $771.64 US. These lenses will be available for Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic users. The new lens will be available in January 2020. I might pick some of these up just because I have been enjoying anamorphic photography quite a bit lately.

There will also be some more lenses:

The optics are manufactured by Sirui in a new facility they built a few years ago. It has taken two years to develop and manufacture the first 50mm model. Sirui has plans to make a wide and telephoto version as well. Actual focal lengths are not set as of yet, however, a 24mm or 85mm is probably the ones they will go for.

Sirui products can be found on Amazon

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KIPON Start to Deliver Top Quality Lineup Adapters For Pro Cine & Video Purpose

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 19, 2019

KIPON start to deliver top quality lineup adapters for pro cine&video purpose，to meet the demand from professional users.

All pro adapters were  high precision manufactured, using strong stainless material with very good abrasive resistance , to guaranty no tolerance change for lens and body mount side after years using,  shim papers can be added to all pro adapters.

We start to deliver first lot models as below from Sep 20,2019, KIPON will develop more models to fulfill the new pro product line.

PRO PL-SONY E

PRO PL-m4/3

PRO PL-NIK Z

PRO PL-EOS R

PRO PL-L

PRO LPL-SONY E

PRO LPL-FUJI G

PRO LPL-RED

PRO PL-LPL

PRO BAVEYES HASSELBLAD V-LPL 0.7x

PRO BAVEYES PENTAX645-LPL 0.7x

PRO BAVEYES PL-m4/3 0.7x

PRO BAVEYES PL-SONY E 0.7x

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Interview: Sony Want’s The Mirrorless Market To Expand – If 1% of Smartphone Users Go Mirrorless The Market Will Double

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2019


Newswitch interviewed Yasuyuki Nagata Senior General Manager Sony Imaging Products & Solutions. Below are translated excerpts from the interview:

  • The introduction of more high-end cameras is exciting and will help increase lens purchases
  • There are more high value-added and high-priced options than ever and the trend should continue for three years
  • Sony has around 60 lenses already, but still have dozens in mind to expand the number of people interested in their cameras
  • There was more interest than expected in the 200-600mm
  • I am concerned about the rise in material costs, but I will not compromise for miniaturization and weight reduction of the product
  • The one mount strategy has worked for Sony and it lets photographers interchange their lenses more freely
  • The cost of camera/lens development is on the rise and Sony is doing their best to deal with it
  • Smartphones are a big part of the market and if 1% of smartphone photographers got interested in mirrorless it would double the market
  • Smartphones currently fail at telephoto and wide-angle photography
  • Compact cameras like the RX0 are still growing, but other areas are remaining consistent

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DPRTV: Sony a6600 First Impressions – Just an Evolution and Not a Revolution

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2019

DPRTV did a first impressions video for the a6600 and it brings up many of the Sony a6600’s shortcomings. The a6600 is an impressive value, but Sony could have done a lot better.

Pro

  • The new grip to fit the Z Battery feels great
  • Z Batteries
  • 11 fps
  • Real-Time Tracking AF
  • The camera is weather-sealed and so are the new lenses
  • Full flip screen

Con

  • The larger grip should have a front dial
  • Would be great to have an AF joystick on the back
  • One card slot
  • Not UHS-II so the buffer is slow to empty
  • The EVF is only decent and X-T3 far surpasses it
  • No on-camera flash
  • Old sensor make electronic shutter unusable and video isn’t great
  • Should have the 26MP sensor that the X-T3 uses
  • Weather sealing could be better
  • Panorama mode missing for no good reason
  • Realtime AF in video only works by touching the LCD
  • Very much like an a6500, but with Z battery and Real-time AF

IBIS and Real-Time AF are the only two features that the a6600 has above the Fujifilm X-T3.

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Sony a6600: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6100: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
E 16-55mm F2.8 G: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Additional Tamron FE Teaser Confirms October Launch

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2019


It looks like we will not be waiting long for Tamron to release their telephoto lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. Some theories have the telephoto zoom on the short side to maintain a compact design, while others thing Tamron will go beyond 200mm.

Either way, an affordable constant aperture f/2.8 telephoto zoom will be appreciated by many Sony photographers, especially if it lives up to the 17-28mm f/2.8 and 28-75mm f/2.8. We originally found out about the upcoming lenses here.

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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


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NEW Profoto C1+ and Profoto B2 Location Kit is 50+% Off

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 18, 2019


The Profoto B2 Location Kit has been substantially discounted and it’s probably to bring the kit inline with their Profoto C1+ announcement, which is being advertised as for smartphones but works with the Profoto Air Remote. I think they are worried that photographers will load up the new Profoto C1+  lights instead of buying the B2 since they work with the AirTTL Remote. It will be interesting to see if the C1+ becomes popular with photographers.

The Profoto C1 Plus is compatible with light-shaping tools such as color gels, grids, and domes, which provide a wide range of creative possibilities. The light-shaping tools snap on and off quickly with the C1 Plus’ magnetic mount. Use it hand-held to easily play around and explore different angles by simply moving the C1 Plus around or put it on a stand or arm with the built-in thread mount. You can even use several lights together. Since C1 Plus is also compatible with Profoto AirTTL Remotes, you can bring it along if shooting with a classic camera.

Profoto B2 Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Profoto Air Remote TTL-S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Profoto C1+: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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