Tag: Sony Lens

Tamron 18-300mm APS-c Lens for Sony E-mount Coming Soon

For Sony APS-c format mirrorless camera users, we have good news. Tamron will be releasing a new travel, walking around lens soon. According to the latest rumors, it is stated that the new Tamron telephoto zoom lens will have a focal length of 18-300mm. The aperture size is not yet clear.

Currently, the exact announcement date is still unknown. But this Tamron 18-300mm APS-C lens is expected to be a great travel lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras.

The newly announced Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount Lens is an ideal lens for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural shooting. Continue reading “Tamron 18-300mm APS-c Lens for Sony E-mount Coming Soon”

First Specs of Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens Leaked

Here are the first rumored specifications of Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens. Looking at the latest news, we can see that Sony will update some GM series lenses this year.

Sony will upgrade the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens and FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens in late 2021. It seems that a new Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens will arrive in the next few months period.

This Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens is rumored to come with quad xd motors, super ed, xa *3 + super ed *1 and nano ar ii. The filter size is 82mm, and it weights only 875g. If this spec is true, the Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens will be 110 grams lighter than Nikon’s 105mm f1.4E and seem to be considerably lighter. Continue reading “First Specs of Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM Lens Leaked”

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Firmware Update Ver 06 Released

Sony released new firmware update for  lens. The new firmware “improves AF operation stability under certain conditions”.

Applicable Model

This information is for the following models:

  • SEL70200GM

Continue reading “Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Firmware Update Ver 06 Released”

TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced

The TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 lens now officially announced. The Manual Focus Lens is available for Sony E, Canon EOS-M, Fuji X, MFT Mounts. You can get the lens from Amazon.

TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 only weighs 247g which is very portable. That makes it can be used to record beautiful scenery during the journey and complete environmental humanistic creation in a narrow space. The large aperture of F1.4 ensures the high-speed shutter shooting in the street at dusk or low light situation can be achieved.

The large aperture makes it easier to contrast the portrait with the environment and show the structure curve of the portrait. The portraits with strong perspective effects make the photo more story-telling.

7Artisans lenses are sold at: AmazonUS | AmazonUK | AmazonDE  Continue reading “TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced”

Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced all the winners of the 2021 TIPA World Awards. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II wins the“best APS-C entry level camera” while the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM wins the“best prime telephoto lens”. Overall Best Full Frame Professional Camera is the Sony a1.

Here is the best photo gear of 2021 according to the TIPA World Awards 2021 winners list. Continue reading “Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners”

First Images & Specifications of Sony FE 28mm f/1.8 G Lens

Here are the first images and specifications of the . According to the leaked image the lens has very similar design and size to the popular FE 20mm F1.8 G lens. The official announcement will happen in the next 2 months period. Continue reading “First Images & Specifications of Sony FE 28mm f/1.8 G Lens”

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens Now Available for Pre-order

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for APS-C format mirrorless cameras is now available for pre-order.

Available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, the new Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens priced at $499. Check availability at B&H, Adorama.

Overview of the lens attached to a Sony A6600: Continue reading “Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens Now Available for Pre-order”

TAMRON Lenses Honored with Two Prestigious TIPA Awards in 2021

Tamron announces the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2021 to two TAMRON lenses: 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) for “BEST STANDARD ZOOM LENS” and 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for “BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS.” TAMRON has been honored with TIPA Awards for eight consecutive years.

BEST STANDARD ZOOM LENS

Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E: $799  at B&H and Adorama.

BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) : $1,199 Amazon, B&H, Adorama

Excerpt from the Award Citation of the TIPA Jury: Continue reading “TAMRON Lenses Honored with Two Prestigious TIPA Awards in 2021”

Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Lens for PL, Canon EF, MFT, Sony E, and Nikon F

Tokina has announced the launch of its new 25-75mm T2.9, a parfocal lens that the company calls “the pinnacle of modern video zoom lens design”. The Tokina Cinema 25–75mm T2.9 lens is available to preorder starting today for PL, E, EF, MFT and Nikon F mount camera systems for $4,999.  The lens fits between Tokina’s 11-20mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9 cinema zooms.

Designed from the ground up by Tokina’s cinema division, the 25-75mm T2.9 is a modern cinema zoom lens design, with features usually reserved for higher-cost cinema zooms.  It is a constant T2.9 throughout the range, with parfocal and excellent zoom tracking with minimal image shift. Lens breathing, distortion, and aberration are all highly controlled. Continue reading “Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Lens for PL, Canon EF, MFT, Sony E, and Nikon F”

Announced : Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Mirrorless

Venus Optics announced the first lens of the f/0.95 Argus line. Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a magnificent f/0.95 Standard lens for APS-c mirrorless cameras.

The price of the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens is $499 and available in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF mounts.

Shipping starts from Early May for Fuji X and Sony E mount. The Nikon Z and Canon RF will be shipped from Mid May. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Achieving the APO design, enjoy the clear images with well controlled chromatic aberration. The ultra-fast aperture lens with APO is perfect for low light photography, shallow depth of field portrait and narrative videography. It is blessed with crystal clear details, extraordinary sharpness and exquisite bokeh. Continue reading “Announced : Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Mirrorless”