Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4
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Sony Introduces New Ultra-tough, High-speed External SSD Drives
PARAMUS, N.J. — April 5, 2019 — Today, Sony announced two new external SSD drives, the high-performance SL-M series and the standard compact SL-C series. These external SSD drives boast ultra-toughness, high-speed, hardware encryption and new utility software features aimed at photographers and videographers providing them the peace of mind to know that their data is safe even in challenging environments. The SL-M and SL-C’s high speeds enable quicker workflow when processing, editing, duplicating and storing data. Read More
The 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye II will be available on Amazon, B&H Photo, and Adorama soon.
Announcement
We will release “7 artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fish-eye II”, a new type of fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras of 7 craftsmans (Shichikousho). The corresponding mount is Canon EF-M, Sony E (APS-C), Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds.
7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fish-eye II (Fisheye lens)
Manufacturer’s suggested price ¥ 24,000 (excluding tax)
Renewed appearance design
The symptoms of vignetting due to the conventional lens hood are improved by integrating the hood and the lens barrel. The lens mount parts are made of durable aluminum alloy, which is the material of aircraft, and can be mounted with high accuracy. In addition, the new metal lens cap has been improved to a covered type, making it easy to remove and install.
7.5mm F2.8 Fish-eye II lens configuration / MTF diagram
Samples
| Model number / mount | 75MB2 [Canon EF-M Mount] 75EB2 [Sony E (APS-C) Mount] 75FXB2 [Fuji Film X Mount] 75M43B2 [Micro Four Thirds Mount] | Focal length | Canon EF-M | 7.5 mm (35 mm equivalent [12 mm equivalent]) Sony E (APS-C) | 7.5 mm (35 mm equivalent [12 mm equivalent]) Fujifilm X | 7.5 mm (35 mm equivalent [11 mm equivalent]) Micro Four Thirds | 7.5 mm (35 mm equivalent [15 mm equivalent]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperture blade | 11 sheets | focus | MF (manual focus) |
| Shortest shooting distance | 0.12 m | Supported imaging screen size | APS-C |
| filter | Not fit | Aperture | F2.8-F22 |
| size | 6 62.5 mm × 59 mm | Lens configuration | 11 pieces of 9 groups |
| mass | About 280g | Color | black |
via stkb, FujiAddict
As a specification that brings out the essence of large-aperture lenses, the 50mm F1.2 with a history that has been used by professional photographers has been designed with a new interpretation. By using two double-sided aspheric lenses, it has the performance that can be used with confidence from the aperture opening, and you can enjoy a large bokeh. The large diameter but compact style provides a good balance with the body and provides good handling. Read More
NAB 2019 Will be starting shortly. Stay Tuned for more.
Sony announced some new software platforms and cameras for broadcast.
B&H Photo has some big savings on the Sony a7RIII which you can get here.
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