Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Pre-Orders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 6, 2019


Pre-orders have begun for the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO at VenusOptics and should be on B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama in the future.

This is a super early pre-order link. Delivery expected to be commenced from mid/late May.

Followed by the success of the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro, the 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro is the 2nd member of Laowa 2:1 macro line-up. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The lens has a similar physic size to other 100mm Macro lens in the market but the wider magnification range of Laowa 100mm allows macro photographers to capture subject at any sizes. This 100mm portrait lens also features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that chromatic aberration is invisible.  The 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers a crystal sharpness image in both macro and infinity distances. Canon EF / Nikon AI / Sony FE mounts are available. The aperture of Canon version is controlled by the electronic motor in the lens (Compose at wide open).

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Sony Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 5, 2019


Sony’s current offers have been extended probably because Nikon started their own big sale this week. Will it help Nikon with Z salse though?

Sony Bodies
Sony a9 (Save $1,000):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7rII (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7sII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony a6300 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6000 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a5100 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE Lens Savings
Sony FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA(Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon/ Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon/ Adorama
Sony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 FE OSS:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE (Save $130):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $269):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE (Save $250):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Samyang Discounts:
B&H Photo / Adorama

APS-C NEX E-Mount Lenses
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 20mm f/2.8(Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (Save $25):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DPRTV: Sony a7RIII vs Panasonic S1R vs Nikon Z7

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 4, 2019

DPRTV compared the high-resolution Sony a7RIII vs Panasonic S1R vs Nikon Z7. Below are some excerpts from the comparison:

Handling

  1. Nikon Z7
  2. Panasonic S1R
  3. Sony a7RIII

Displays

  1. Panasonic S1R highest resolution EVF
  2. Nikon Z7 great OLED on the back
  3. Sony a7RIII lowest magnification

Batteries and Media

  1. Sony a7RIII great battery but should have two UHS-II slots
  2. Panasonic S1R huge battery but only ok photo performance
  3. Nikon Z7 single card slot and worst battery life of the batch

Lenses

  1. Sony a7RIII G Master line and a lot of selection with great adapters
  2. Nikon Z7 Good adapter and lots of lenses coming but it’s a new mount
  3. Panasonic S1R hasn’t been around long enough and Leica L-Mount lenses are crazy expensive

Autofocus

  1. Sony a7RIII best of the bunch for AF by far
  2. Panasonic S1R slightly better hit rate than the Nikon but CDAF only
  3. Nikon Z7 bad AF implementation

Video

  1. Panasonic S1R best IBIS and a great XLR adapter with 4k 60p
  2. Nikon Z7 best video AF but bad preamp for audio 10-bit external
  3. Sony a7RIII stuck in 8-bit

Image Quality

  1. Sony a7RIII great dynamic range across the ISO range, but the multishot mode isn’t great
  2. Panasonic S1R best high-resolution mode with the lowest dynamic range at base ISO and most noise at high ISO
  3. Nikon Z7 good image quality, but there is banding if you push the shadows

Panasonic S1R doesn’t have great AF, but great IBIS with the nicest body/displays/interface/video but the biggest issue with this camera is the price.

Sony a7RIII good price point with the best image quality, AF, and battery life, but the camera is starting to show its age. This is probably the best all-around performer.

Nikon Z7 hard to recommend coming into the system because it is really meant to attract photographers with lots of F glass.

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Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Nissin MG80 Pro: The Power of Integration

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 3, 2019


The power of integration – Nissin MG80 Pro
Nissin Japan Limited (Chairman Mr. Goto Chikara) proudly announces the launch of MG80 Pro which is an advanced NAS 2.4Ghz*1 built-in commander strobe for both on and off-camera. It is a 60GN (83 w/s) powerful strobe and equipped with a patented wide variety battery choice system. Moreover, it provides a master / slave feature for more operation flexibility. The MG80 Pro fully supports the current Nissin NAS strobes. The package comes with a flash stand, filter holder and wide-angle diffuser. Fully compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Olympus systems and it will be available in the market on late May 2019.

Wide Variety Battery System – Patented and effective design
The Wide Variety Battery System supports all types of AA size batteries, including Li-ion (14500 type), rechargeable NiMH and alkaline batteries. Using 14500 type rechargeable Li-ion batteries will result in a faster recycling time of 1.5 seconds consistently at full power while rechargeable NiMH batteries recycle at approximately 4 seconds at full power.  ( All batteries are sold separately )

Durable Quartz Tube and high heat-resistant material adopted
A Durable Quartz Tube and high heat-resistant material are adopted to significantly reduce heat effects of the flash. Combining these design elements, the MG80 Pro achieves 1000 full power flashes without any adverse heat effects.

Built-in Air 10s commander and master slave
MG80 Pro has a  built-in NAS commander which means the maximum wireless control distance will be 100 meters, which is the same as Nissin Air 10s Commander. It supports TTL mode, M mode, HSS (FP sync) up to 1/8000 sec., rear curtain sync and other functionalities wirelessly. Moreover, MG80 Pro can also act as a master flash when shooting with another slave strobes.

High power LED modeling (8W) with silent cooling system
The 8W LED modelling light is a perfect match for studio applications. A Silent Cooling System provides a safe and sound environment during the shooting process.


via FujiAddict

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Metabones Firmware Update V0.60 Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 3, 2019


Metabones firmware update V0.60 for Metabones Smart Adapter IV/V and EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x are now available.

ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD

  • Name: Firmware update V0.60 for EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV/V and EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA
  • Release date: 22 Mar 2019
  • Benefits and improvements:
    • AF reliability improvement and hunting reduction.
    • Support for “AF Stop” button on some Canon super-telephoto IS lenses as a customizable button which can be assigned to any of the more than 50 functions available using the ‘Focus Hold Button’ menu item on A6300, A6500, any A7 series camera and A9.
    • For CINE Smart Adapter (MB_EF-E-BT6) only, enhanced support for the EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS ‘Nano’ USM + PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter combination with power zoom control using PlayMemories Smart Remote Control App or the zoom rocker switch on some Sony cameras. WARNING: EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS ‘Nano’ USM is incompatible with any Speed Booster, even after modification by removing the rear plastic shroud, because the rear element of the lens interferes with the front element of Speed Booster at 18mm (before boost). If PZ-E1 zooms the lens to 18mm by force, serious damage to the lens and/or the Speed Booster may occur. Restrict use of the EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS lens to the Smart Adapter without optics.
    • Added EXIF lens names for Sigma 17-50/2.8 EX DC OS HSM, Tokina AT-X 11-20/2.8, Zeiss Otus 55/1.4 and 85/1.4. (The EXIF lens name feature is not available for Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and the original Speed Booster, and is not supported by older Sony cameras.)
    • Fixed EXIF LensInfo field for Canon EF 70-200/4L IS II USM and Canon EF Extenders.
    • Fixed EXIF lens name when Canon EF Extender and Kenko Pro300 teleconverters are stacked and used with certain lenses.
    • To promote adoption of the latest firmware we offer assurance that the upgrade is reversible by including all previous versions released since 2017 (in the same download). Within Metabones App you may select which version to downgrade to. Should you require even older versions please email [email protected].

Windows: Download Here
Mac: Download Here

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Sigma MC-11 Firmware Update 1.17

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 2, 2019

Sigma released MC-11 firmware update 1.17 (Download Here)
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.05.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.03.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.02.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.
● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for SIGMA, that has the latest firmware Ver.1.01.Note: Before updating the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.5.0 or later.

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