New 85mm f/1.4 autofocus FE lens to be announced soon by a chinese manufacturer

According to a trusted Weibo source a yet not named Chinese manufacturer will soon announce a new 85mm f/1.4 autofocus FE lens.


POLL: Let Tamron know which one of the patented lenses they should make

Tamron patented a bunch of quite extraordinary lenses. Now le them know which one you would seriously consider to buy!

Tamron should produce the following lenses:

  • 50mm f/1.4 (16%, 3 Votes)
  • 150mm f/2.8 macro (16%, 3 Votes)
  • 25-50mm f/2.0 (11%, 2 Votes)
  • 28-120mm f/4.0 (11%, 2
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New patent discloses the Tamron 75mm F1.4 Di III lens design

Tamron patented the 75mm F1.4 Di III lens design:

  • Focal length: 75.830
  • F-value: 1.458
  • Half angle of view: 16.269
  • Image height: 21.630
  • Overall length: 111.780
  • Back focus: 22.252

Is this a kind of lens you would like to buy?

via Asobinet .


Sony Tidbits…


New hot storage deal: Lowest price ever on the super rugged Samsung T7 hard disks

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Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level

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Sony Electronics Launches New SDK Version Taking Remote Shooting and Camera Integration to the Next Level

Sony’s new Camera Remote SDK version introduces faster processing speed and enhanced function support as well as extending compatibility to the ZV-E1

SAN DIEGO, CA. April 12, 2023 – Sony Electronics announces the launch of a new version (Version 1.08) of the Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) that enables remote operation and setting changes of Sony cameras. Version 1.


Some wild A9III rumors: Going to focus on Stills performance?

I got this from a new source:

Every time a camera with a new sensor comes out, we (Sony) prioritize new production lots with new process routes into the system. This is happening more recently with new stacked sensor. I don’t know the details, but what I can say for sure is that we are prioritizing the new full-frame stacked sensor. The way the route is seen is quite different from other stacked sensors, so it can be said that it uses new technology. This sort


Just announced: new Monster LA-VE2 Auto Focus Lens Adapter for Vectis Lenses to E-Mount is now available on Amazon US&EU

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Lots of storage savings at Amazon Europe stores


Sony issued a new FX3 and FX30 Firmware Update: Now adds Anamorphic De-Squeeze, 24p, 4K DCI Recording, Creator App compatibility.