Renewed Sigma I Series Announced


Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of renewed models for the Sigma I series, the interchangeable lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Launch:
L-Mount: April 2025 and onwards
Sony E-mount: May 2025 and onwards
Applicable products: All I series lenses (9 lenses)
Available mount: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.

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Silver is added to color variations for L-Mount lenses
In addition to the existing black models, a brand new silver models are added to the lineup for all nine I series L-Mount lenses. The new lineup enables photographers and filmmakers to enjoy the unique color of the I series, which is made from machined metal.

The silver and black colors of the Sigma BF camera, also announced at this time, have the same finish to match, creating a unified shooting system by combining a lens from the I series with the Sigma BF.

* Sony E-mount compatible models will continue to be available in black only.

Black exterior is updated for both L-Mount and Sony E-mount lenses
The laser engraving on the body and product line badge are newly updated for all nine black models in the Sigma I series for both L-Mount and Sony E-mount lenses.

Product name is changed
The product name, as well as the product code are changed due to the renewal. For details, please refer to the information in the [Lineup] section.
(Then) SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
(Now) Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary now supports the Magnetic Metal Lens Cap

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary now supports the Magnetic Metal Lens Cap, making all nine I series lenses to become fully compatible with the dedicated lens cap.

* Due to the specification change, the weight of the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary has increased by 5 g for both the L-Mount and Sony E-mount respectively, compared to their previous models.

Optical performance is maintained to a highest standard
There are no changes to the optical design or product edition number. Photographers and filmmakers can continue to enjoy the same level of high rendering performance as before.

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New Broncolor RFS 3S Transmitter

Broncolor RFS 3S Transmitter:
B&H Photo / Adorama

Featuring a straightforward stylish design for easy operation, this RFS 3S Transmitter for Sony from Broncolor provides manual control of select power packs and monolights. With a convenient full-color OLED touchscreen, the RFS 3S works with Satos, Scoro, Siros, and Move models equipped with the RFS 2 module. This highly compact transmitter slides onto your compatible Sony camera’s hot shoe. Transmission range is from up to 328′. It weighs a mere 1.6 oz and is powered by a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery that fully charges in two hours. Broncolor includes the charging cable and a bag for safe storage.

Easy Operation
Users will appreciate a full-color OLED touchscreen backed by an integrated rotary control and two local buttons. Simply swipe and tap to adjust all necessary parameters. Additional benefits include a screen lock, the ability to adjust the brightness of the trigger, and a sleep timer that saves battery power.

2.4 GHz Frequency
The RFS 3S connects through the 2.4 GHz frequency with a transmission range of 328′. It has a studio address setting range of 1-99 and a lamp address setting range of 1-40.

UBS-C Rechargeable Battery
The built-in lithium battery fully charges in two hours via an USB-C port and included cable. Standby time is approximately seven days.

Broncolor Compatibility
If your Broncolor power pack or monolight previously worked with the RFS 2.1 or 2.2 models, it will also work with the RFS 3S.

Other Benefits

  • Manual flash, non-TTL
  • High-speed sync support
  • The output is adjustable in full or 1/10 f-stops
  • Adjust the modeling light of compatible Broncolor flash devices
  • Memory function to store and recover your settings
  • User-selectable automatic switch-off

Construction Details

  • Compact design at just 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.5″
  • Firmware updates via USB-C port

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Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro First Photo

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The Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 FE Pro was first leaked last November along with our first look at the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE. According to weibo the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro will be announced alongside the 35mm f/1.2. It will be accompanied by a new Air lens the Viltrox 50mm f/2.0.

The first real image of the new Viltrox AF85mm F1.4 Pro full-frame lens. The lens will be unveiled at the CP+ exhibition at the end of February. It has Sony E and Nikon Z mounts and will be unveiled together with the Viltrox AF135mm F1.8 LAB Nikon Z mount lens, AF35mm F1.2 LAB full-frame lens, AF85mm F1.4 Pro full-frame lens, and AF50mm F2.0 Air full-frame lens.
If all goes well, there may be a mysterious new lens…

Viltrox LAB series full-frame lenses include:
135/ 1.8, 85/ 1.2, 50/ 1.2, 35/ 1.2.

Viltrox Pro series full-frame lenses include:
85/ 1.4, 50/ 1.4, 35/ 1.4.

Viltrox Air series APS-C lenses include:
25/ 1.7, 35/ 1.7, 56/ 1.7.

The Viltrox Air series full-frame lenses include:
20/2.8, 40/2.5, 50/2.0.

via weibo

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Firmware V5 Released With Support For 120fps


Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

TAMRON Lens Firmware Update

Enhances AF Performance During Zooming and Supports Continuous Shooting with Sony α9 III

For 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD (Model A058)

Commack, NY, February 19, 2025 11pm ET, – Tamron announces a new firmware update scheduled for release on February 19, 2025, for the TAMRON 35-150mm F/2-2.8 DI III VXD (Model A058) for Sony E-mount.

With this new firmware update, AF performance during zooming is improved when shooting videos and still images in AF-C mode. Additionally, with the Sony α9 III, when the focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, the lens will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second.

Users can update to the latest firmware by visiting the TAMRON Lens Utility Download Page on TAMRON’s global website.

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New Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE Photos Leaked


The first photo of the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE leaked last year on reddit. Now we have some more in advance of its announcement which should be next week, which will be followed by the Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 FE and Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 FE. The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE should be about 900g.

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Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Teaser Released – Coming February 28th


Viltrox 35mm f/1.7: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 56mm f/1.7: B&H Photo / Amazon

We have known about the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 since January 1st, and thanks to an image that was likely sent to testers, we even have an image with the focal length on it that confirms the specs. The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 will be for X/E/Z mount and its announcement will be on February 28th.

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