Sigma ART 70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO Pricing and Preorders Expected Friday

Sigma should announce pricing for the Sigma 70mm F 2.8 DG MACRO ART for E-Mount Friday according to Nokishita. It should be around $1,000 and it’s based on a new design for E-Mount.

Number of lenses10 groups of 13
Field of view (35 mm format)34.3 °
Number of diaphragm blades9 pieces (round drawing)
Minimum apertureF22
Shortest shooting distance25.8 cm
Maximum shooting magnification1: 1
Filter sizeφ 49 mm
Maximum diameter × lengthφ 70.8 mm × 105.8 mm
mass515 g

Via Nokishita

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Sony a7RIII Firmware 1.10 Released


Firmware (version 1.10) provides the following benefits

  • A new Interval option is now selectable for Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: [On: Shooting Interval 0.5sec] option added to the menu
    *When the camera is connected to a PC, please use the latest version (1.2 or later) of the Imaging Edge software.
    *When using an A-mount lens via a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA1/ LA-EA2/ LA-EA3/ LA-EA4), the interval might be slightly longer.
  • Bracketing is now available during Silent Shooting with uncompressed RAW
  • Improves the peaking display level for S-Log shooting
  • Improves the Eye AF, which under a specific set of circumstances, did not work properly
  • Solves an issue where [Viewfinder Brightness] was not being reflected correctly in [Manual] setting
  • Improves the overall stability of the camera

Download Firmware 1.10 here

Imaging Edge (Remote/Viewer/Edit) 1.2.00 Updated

  • Capture interval 0.5 seconds has been added to the Pixel Shift Multi Shooting settings.

Download Imaging Edge 1.2.0.0 here

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Sony a7RIII: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Great Lengthy Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Review: High Performance and A Good Value

Krolop-gerst released their Engish review, which is full of useful analysis. I’m glad to hear that they feel the lens offs good value per its price point and performance. I watched the previous German review but decided to wait for the English release to post it because auto-subs aren’t the best. I think I have pretty much made up my mind that I will be swapping my f/4 24-70mm Zeiss for this lens at B&H Photo.

Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Sony Savings Sunday


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Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT (Save $50):
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Sony ECM-CG60 Shotgun Mic (Save $50):
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Sony Vertical Battery Grip for a7 II, a7R II, and a7S II (Save $50):
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Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE Adorama Preview Video


Adorama just released a quick look at the new Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE. I am personally considering getting this lens to replace my Zeiss 24-70mm f/4, because I would like a little more speed and possibly sharpness. Hopefully, the new Tamron lives up to the hype, but it might be few more weeks before we know anything for sure.

Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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WORLD’S FASTEST 75MM LENS: THE NEW NOCTURNUS 75 F0.95 Pre-Sale Started: Save 40% Until May 26th


Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Nocturnus 0.95/75mm – pre-sale started and first images published
Today Meyer Optik has started the pre-sale of the Nocturnus 75 mm f0.95, which is launched as part of its “master of light series”.

The lens, which is probably the fastest 75 mm in the world, is now available in a limited pre-sale on the manufacturer’s website.It comes with mounts for Leica M and TL as well as Sony and Fuji X.

More details about the lens can be found here: http://info.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/new_nocturnus75_presale

“The images show the outstanding image quality that can be obtained with the Nocturnus 75. Photography at the speed of light, the very fine depth of field and the wonderful bokeh supported by 15 aperture blades make this lens a one of its kind masterpiece”, says Dr. Stefan Immes, CEO of Meyer Optik.

The new Nocturnus 75 is especially suitable for people and portrait photography as well as all situations where the photographer wants to use available light style photography to his advantage. The Nocturnus 75/0.95 – like its little brother Nocturnus 50/0.95 – delivers precise depth of field and a thoughtful bokeh.

Highlights at glance:

  • sharpness with aperture of 0.95 – 16
  • the fastest 75 mm lens of the world
  • with 15 aperture blades
  • a Bokeh ideal for portrait photography in difficult light conditions
  • a lens that creates a three-dimensional appearance separating the subject from the background in a characteristic manner
  • compatible with Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
  • clickless aperture ring
  • Made in Germany
  • Highest requirements for the glasses used
  • Expected delivery: April 2019
  • Special Early Bird Price until 20.05.2018: 1899 €, expected MSRP €3999
  • Available camera mounts: Leica M and TL, Sony E and Fuji X
  • (Rangefinder Coupling is not supported! Focusing via live view)

Technical Specification

  • Focal Length: 75mm
  • Aperture range: f0.95 – f16
  • Mounts: Fuji X, Sony E, Leica M & Leica TL
  • Angle of view: 32°
  • Minimum Focal Distance: 0,9m
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Elements/Glasses: 5 Elements in 5 Groups
  • Aperture Blades: 15, with special anti-reflex coating
  • Weight: ~ 750g

https://player.vimeo.com/video/254838472

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