Sony E PZ 16-300mm F3.5-8 G OSS Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 5, 2024


It is rumored that Sony will release an APS-C Sony E PZ 16-300mm f/3.5-8 G OSS lens between September and November. The lens will have electronic zoom and better aberration control, low dispersion performance, and better resolution performance than other similar lenses. The lens will also have well-controlled breathing. The Sony E PZ 16-300mm F3.5-8 G OSS will be the perfect travel lense for the Sony FX30 or Sony a6700.

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Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 5, 2024


Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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2023 Global Market Share and Sales Volume of Digital / Video Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 4, 2024


DC.Life posted the Nikkei Industry Map 2025 Edition data on digital video and video camera sales for 2023. Canon is still on top followed by Sony and Nikon with Fujifilm coming in 4th. Interestingly, Fujifilm sells half as many as Nikon and Panasonic half as many as Fujifilm, with Fujifilm having a much tighter lineup of cameras.

  1. Canon: 3.34 million units (46.5%)
  2. Sony: 2 million units (27.9%)
  3. Nikon: 810,000 units (11.3%)
  4. Fujifilm: 430,000 units (6.0%)
  5. Panasonic: 260,000 units (3.6%)
  6. OM Digital: 180,000 units (2.5%)
  7. Ricoh Imaging: 60,000 units (0.8%)

Canon and Sony are unlikely to be overtaken, but Nikon and Fujifilm have room to grow and Fujifilm might even be able to overtake Nikon if it produced a popular video camera model and straightened out its supply chain issues. At least the ever-shrinking camera market seems to be slowing its decline.

via DC.Life, CanonAddict

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LT: Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Review – The Sony 50mm f/1.2 For $400 Less

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 3, 2024


Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma makes some great lenses and the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art is no exception based on Lenstips review. You can read the full review here or check out the excerpt below:

“the Sigma is able to compete with the Sony on equal terms”

Pros:

  • solid barrel with sensible dimensions,
  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
  • good image quality on the edge of full frame,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • very low lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of any noticeable problems with spherical aberration,
  • slight distortion,
  • sensible coma correction,
  • negligible astigmatism,
  • moderate vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
  • good performance against bright light,
  • silent, quick, and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

  • very high vignetting on full frame.

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TTartisan 100mm F2.8 Macro 2X Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 2, 2024


TTArtisan announced the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro for E mount last month, but it is now available on Amazon.

  • 2x Magnification: TTArtisan 100mm F2.8 Macro lens provides up to 2x macro coverage, with the closest focusing distance as small as 0.25 meters. Let you easily explore the mysteries of the microscopic world.
  • High-precision Optical Design: TTArtisan 100mm F2.8 Macro 2x lens adopts an optical structure of 10 groups and 14 lenses, including 6 high-refractive lenses. It can provide excellent image sharpness and color reproduction in various shooting scenes.
  • All-metal Lens Body: The all-metal lens body design not only improves the durability of the lens, but also brings a professional feel and texture. Whether in harsh environments or daily shooting, this lens can perform stably.
  • External Cold Ahoe Bracket: There are 4 screw holes designed on the front of the lens, which supports accessories such as external cold shoe brackets and fill lights. It provides great flexibility and convenience for shooting, and can easily cope with various complex shooting scenes.
  • Widely Applicable: The high resolution of the full-frame medium and long focal lengths makes this lens suitable for shooting macro, products, advertisements, portraits and other subjects.


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SmallRig: Camera Viewfinder Eyecup for Sony Alpha 7C II / Alpha 7CR

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 1, 2024

Smallrig announced a camera viewfinder eyecup for the Sony a7CII and Sony a7CR. It should be shipping on September 2nd and will be available from B&H Photo and Amazon soon.

  • Expected shipping date: September 2nd
  • Compatible models: α7C II, α7CR
  • Product Weight: 10.0±2.0g
  • Material: ABS+PC, silicone
  • Enhances your experience by preventing light interference and reducing glare
  • Protects your camera’s viewfinder from impacts and scratches when installed
  • Soft eyecup material ensures a comfortable fit and reduces eye strain from extended use 3.
  • Allows for quick installation and removal without impeding access to your camera’s hot shoe
  • Comes with a small strap to prevent accidental loss when removed

via Smallrig

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