New Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II zoom lens coming in mid May!

Two trusted sources confirmed the following info:

  • New Sigma announcement in mid May
  • We will get the redesigned 24-70mm f/2.8 II Full Frame lens for Sony E and Leica L
  • The new lens is more compact, optically sharper, has better color rendition, improved AF performance than it’s predecessor

I have been told that the reason why Sigma is launching a new version is because they want to be able to compete with the excellent Sony 24-70mm GMII . And they


Reminder: After updating, the message “The Wi-Fi/Bluetooth unit has malfunctioned.” appears.

I noticed that a couple of readers missed to notice and read this important note from Sony regarding the A1 2.01 firmware update. So I thought it’s best to highlight it to make sure you don’t waste time looking for a solution:

With the latest firmware, the following message will be displayed if a hardware error related to the network function is detected when the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth function is turned on. (Displayed only when a hardware problem is detected, not a software problem


Ulanzi announced the world’s first 5 in 1 Hiking-Stick-Tripod kit

The new Ulanzi TT35 is now available at Ulanzi store . Don’t know what to think about this…at first glance it looks “over engineered” and don’t know if e really needed this :)

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Topazlabs now launched a new website showing off the features of their AI apps


Confirmed: Two new Sony Full Frame E-mount cameras coming in Q3, but no Sony A1II this year!

In my previous post I told you about what to expect in May and June ( read here if interested ). I told you several times that Sony will announce a new full-frame camera only in the second half of the year. And now I have begun to receive the first rumors about it. So far what has been confirmed by reliable sources is this:

Between July and October we should get at least:

  • One new Alpha Full Frame camera
  • One new FX Full Frame camera

I also can confirm this:

  • The

New Sony 16-25mm G lens reviews

Preorders at Amazon , BHphoto , Adorama , FotoErhardt , FotoKoch , Calumet , WexUK , Amazon .

New bunch of reviews of this excellent lens:

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Just announced: new Pergear 25mm f/1.7 APS-C E lens

Use the checkout code “ PERGEAR2517 ” to save 8% off when ordering this lens on Amazon (Click here) . Use code “ OFFPergear25mmF1.7 ” at Pergear store .

  • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗣𝗦-𝗖-𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺

Sony Tidbits…


New Korin HubPack 33: The Pinnacle of Anti-Theft Backpacks

If you need an anthi-theft backpack check out the new Korin HubPack 33 on Kickstarter (Click here) . It’s made by a Californian company and they are quite well know with many Germany IF Award, Red Dot Award, and more than 40 international design awards.

Indeed right from the start they alreayd collected 100k!

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Sony A7CR Teardown by Kolarivision: Very repair friendly camera!

Kolarivision took a look inside the Sony A7cR and this is their conclusion:

According to our lead camera technician, the Sony A7CR can be rated as a 3/10 in terms of difficulty, with one being the least difficult and ten being the most. It’s a lot easier than the A6000 and A7 series cameras, so it comes as a DIY-friendly camera to disassemble.

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