Sony Is Teasing A New Full-Frame E-mount Cinema Camera

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 19, 2025


Sony will announce a new full-frame cinema camera on March 26th at 10 AM EST. It will probably be a new Venice Extension System Mini which you can see below.

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LT: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE Review – Great for APS-C Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 17, 2025


Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE: B&H Photo / Amazon

Lenstips is just getting around to reviewing the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE. It sounds like the lens is pretty good for APS-C cameras, but full-frame camera owners might want to pick a different lens. You can read their full review here or check out the pro/cons below:

Pros:

  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • acceptable image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
  • slight longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • low lateral chromatic aberration,
  • moderate vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
  • silent and efficient autofocus,
  • negligible focus breathing.

Cons:

  • too weak image quality on the edge of the full frame sensor,
  • very high vignetting on full frame,
  • a bit too high coma,
  • performance against bright light still leaves some scope for improving.

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Patent Found Might Be G2 or Maybe G3

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 16, 2025


Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

A Patent filed on March 13, 2025, might be for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, or it could be for an updated G3 design since the G2 70-180mm came out in 2023.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2025033505
  • [Release date] 2025-03-13
  • [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name or company name] Tamron Co., Ltd.
  • The present invention relates to a zoom lens and
  • [0002]
    Imaging devices using solid-state imaging elements, such as digital still cameras and digital video cameras, are widely used. Examples of such imaging devices include digital still cameras, digital video cameras, broadcast cameras, security cameras, and vehicle-mounted cameras. In any imaging device, there is a strong market demand for zoom lenses with a large aperture ratio, a small optical system, and high optical performance.
  • [0007]
    In the zoom lens described in Patent Document 1, the back focus is long, and the optical system cannot be made compact.
  • An object
    of one aspect of the present invention is to provide a high-performance zoom lens and imaging apparatus that has a large aperture ratio, is small overall, and has various aberrations well corrected.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 72.0664-174.6514
  • F value: 2.9104-2.9103
  • Half angle of view: 16.3157-6.7314
  • Image height: 21.6330
  • full length:
  • Back Focus:

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PP: Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Review – A Solid Travel Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 15, 2025

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Petapixel published its review of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, which you can watch in full above or check out the excerpts below:

  • Super zooms are convenient, but we haven’t seen many for mirrorless
  • A lens like this is aimed at torists
  • They tested the lens on a full-frame camera that gives 26MP when cropped to APS-C, so it should be representative of performance on a high-end APS-C camera
  • Compact and takes 67mm filters while weighing 615g
  • Weather sealed
  • It has a tight zoom with a locking switch, so creeping isn’t an issue
  • The manual focus ring is ok
  • 6-stop IBIS in lens
  • Autofocus is quick and accurate with HLA motors
  • Impressive 1:2 macro at 70mm
  • You can work close, but there isn’t much working distance, so the shadow of the lens might get in the way
  • Sharpness is fine at 70mm up close but not amazing
  • Very good at preventing flare
  • No ghosting
  • Not great bokeh because it is busy with some onion rigs
  • There is some digital correction of chromatic aberration and distortion with some vignetting
  • Super zoom lenses are generally going to need some correction so that is fine
  • The center is decently sharp at 16mm f/3.5, but the corners will need some stopping down, but are always a little blurry
  • At 300mm, sharpness is excellent, and the corners are improved with only a bit of softness, but the corners won’t get super sharp, which is ok for most applications
  • 16-300m is a huge range that is largely for travel photographers

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Sony a7V Update – Supply Chain Issues Strike Again

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 14, 2025


We previously reported that the Sony a7V could come in March/April, but now it looks like it could be much later this year. A Russian photography channel reported that Sony told them that they could show the Sony A7V by the end of the year and that it could come in 2026 if they can resolve supply chain issues because Sony would prefer to launch under ideal conditions at CP+ behind closed doors. They also claim that the Sony a7V will come with a completely new sensor.

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Viltrox E-Z AF Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 13, 2025


The new Viltrox E-Z AF allows you to use Sony E-Mount glass on Nikon Z-mount cameras, and it can currently be ordered from B&H Photo and Amazon.

The Viltrox E-Z AF Lens Mount Adapter expands your lens options, bringing a broad suite of Sony E-mount lenses into compatibility with Nikon Z cameras. Its autofocus support delivers fast and precise focus while also offering aperture control to adjust the setting through the camera body or directly on the lens. Built-in EXIF data transmission records essential shooting parameters, streamlining post-production and editing processes. The adapter also supports lens or camera body stabilization, customizable button functions, compatibility with multiple focus modes, and firmware upgrades.

Crafted with an ultra-thin 4mm full copper build, the adapter is lightweight and durable with a zero-play, corrosion-resistant fit. Its anti-vignetting design guarantees full light transmission, while high-precision craftsmanship ensures accurate optical alignment between the lens and camera body.


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