Tamron just published four new macro lens patents. Let us know which one you would consider to buy:

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• Save 120 Euro on the Tamron 17-70mm E lens at Amazon Germany .
• Save 70 Euro on the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 E lens at Amazon Germany .
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These two projects are now officially backed and also sold in huge numbers:

• The world’s first adhesive wrap for camera gear on Kickstarter (Click here).
• The new Atoll ring on Kickstarter (Click here) .

The Nikkei newspaper has an article about Sony Semiconductor’s sensor strategy. This is the Google translated text via Digicameinfo :

Sony maintains “60% global market share” image sensor with new technology (Nikkei newspaper)

• The Sony Group will further enhance the functionality of image sensors used in smartphone cameras and other devices. We will realize a technology that simultaneously focuses on bright and dark objects, which was difficult in the past.
• The world’s top market share has dropped to about 40% due to the loss

This is DxOmarks conclusion :

The original Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS was already a very good performer, but it looks as if pressure from rivals (Canon’s RF 70-200mm F2.8 weighs just 1070 g) to lower the weight in this type has resulted in this newer GM2 version. Against its predecessor and the relatively new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

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The well known company Spinn announced this rather unique adhesive wrap on Kickstarter (Click here). At first glance this looks like something very simple but it actually is quite cool. See the videos:

In orthopedics, similar materials have been around for a long time. Spinn has translated this principle together with a well-reputed manufacturer into a soft, firm and protective material. If you like it preorder it now on Kickstarter (Click here).