Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII Shipping July/August 2019


New Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 MKII Brass
Sporting a solid, satin-finished exterior, the Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 is sure to turn heads and keep them turned for years to come. Available with Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts!

The First Petzval Designed for Mirrorless
We are introducing the first Petzval Art Lens built specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Coming standard with mounts for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E – the New Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 has been streamlined with a robust, modern build quality and requires no pesky adaptors.

Dual Aperture System
The brass edition features an 8-blade diaphragm aperture system regulated by a control knob, providing it with both authenticity and a vintage feel. On top it hosts a classic waterhouse aperture system allowing to tweak the bokeh with exceptional shapes.

Engineered Harmony
Featuring a new bokeh control ring, improved optic design and dual aperture system – you can manually manipulate your shots to achieve any desired style. The New Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 offers reliability and top-tier professional quality without sacrificing its vintage styling.

A Tribute to Joseph Petzval’s Legacy
Preserving the vintage quality and feel while boasting the uniformity and compatibility of present-day technology, we’ve combined the legendary 180 year old aesthetic with the dependability of today’s lenses.

Improved Bokeh Control – Deliciously Dreamy to Strikingly Sharp
Rather than changing the aperture to modify the bokeh effect, the New Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 includes a dedicated bokeh control ring – an improvement that gives this lens more flexibility than any other traditional lens.

Rest-assured with the New Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 brass edition, you will be in possession of an art lens of the highest quality. Known for their robustness and durability, brass lenses are sought-after for the classic aesthetic they embody. The Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 brass edition is no exception – sporting a solid, satin-finished exterior, it’s sure to turn heads and keep them turned for years to come.

Along with classic brass, the Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 comes in a brass coated with a sleek, painted-black finish, as well as the modern looking, black-anodized aluminum edition. All finishes are compatible with Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts, be sure to choose the option that fits your equipment.

Focal Length: 55 mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
Aperture: Dual Aperture system:

  • Diaphragm Aperture f/1.7 – f/22
  • Waterhouse Aperture Slot

Available Lens Mounts: Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E
Lens Construction: 4 elements 3 Groups, Petzval Design
Lens Coating: Multi-Coated
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.6 m
Focusing Mechanism: Helicoid
Field of View: 41 degrees – 47.5 degrees
Filter Thread: 67 mm x P 0.75
Electronic Contacts: No

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Now on B&H Photo and Adorama

B&H Photo and Adorama now have the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO listed and scheduled to ship in the beginning of June. You can also order directly from VenusOptics or wait for Amazon to add the lens.

Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Godox X2T TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Announced

Godox announced the X2T. It’s only available on Adorama under the flashpoint name at this time.

Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

Godox X2T:Adorama
Godox V1: Adorama / Amazon
Godox XPro-S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD400Pro Wistro: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox XPro-S: 
B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox X1T-S: 
B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox TT350S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V350S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD200: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V860IIS: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox TT685S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD600Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Godox AD600M: 
Amazon

Read More »

Posted in Accessories| Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sony Opening Design Centers in Norway, Germany, and Switzerland


It looks like Sony will be expanding its semiconductors business even further.

“Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the largest image sensor supplier in the world, is establishing new design centers across Europe (Norway, Germany, Switzerland).

The design centers will focus on the design and the development of image sensors targeting a plethora of markets including mobile, automotive and industrial. The European design teams will work closely with Sony Semiconductor design and manufacturing teams in Japan.

We are starting a wide recruitment campaign all over Europe with the purpose of hiring analogue and digital engineers as well as engineering managers and field application engineers.” – LinkedIn

via image-sensors-world

Posted in Press releases| Leave a comment

Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 Preorders Start


B&H Photo and Adorama have started preorders for the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical. I hope to get this lens for astrophotography, but right now all of my camera money is going towards a Fujifilm GFX100 which launches this week.

Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sony and Microsoft Will Cooperate on “Intelligent Image Sensor Solutions” (AI Sensors)


TOKYO and REDMOND, Wash. — May 16, 2019 — Sony Corporation (Sony) and Microsoft Corp. (Microsoft) announced on Thursday that the two companies will partner on new innovations to enhance customer experiences in their direct-to-consumer entertainment platforms and AI solutions.

Under the memorandum of understanding signed by the parties, the two companies will explore joint development of future cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure to support their respective game and content-streaming services. In addition, the two companies will explore the use of current Microsoft Azure datacenter-based solutions for Sony’s game and content-streaming services. By working together, the companies aim to deliver more enhanced entertainment experiences for their worldwide customers. These efforts will also include building better development platforms for the content creator community.

As part of the memorandum of understanding, Sony and Microsoft will also explore collaboration in the areas of semiconductors and AI. For semiconductors, this includes potential joint development of new intelligent image sensor solutions. By integrating Sony’s cutting-edge image sensors with Microsoft’s Azure AI technology in a hybrid manner across cloud and edge, as well as solutions that leverage Sony’s semiconductors and Microsoft cloud technology, the companies aim to provide enhanced capabilities for enterprise customers. In terms of AI, the parties will explore incorporation of Microsoft’s advanced AI platform and tools in Sony consumer products, to provide highly intuitive and user-friendly AI experiences. Read More »

Posted in Press releases| Tagged , , | Leave a comment