Tamron Announces the Development of 35-150mm f/2-2.8 & 28-75mm f/2.8 Lenses

Tamron announces the development of 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

  • Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Model A058)
  • Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens (Model A063)

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Announced

Sigma officially unveils the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens.

Available in Sony E and Leica L mounts, this is the first Sports-series lens built specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is also the longest DG DN lens currently available from Sigma.

The US price is $1,499 and it will be released on August 27, 2021. Now the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens is available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info

Here is the price and release date info of the upcoming Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens. The official announcement is expected happen on August 4th, 2021.

  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date: August 27, 2021
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens price (including VAT): 176,000 yen

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,399 at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info”

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens to be Announced Soon

Sigma is expected to announce a new 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for mirrorless cameras. The telephoto zoom lens will be the first Sports series lens in the DG DN series designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras.

From Nokishita:

The next lens that Sigma will announce will be “150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports”.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,399 at B&HAdorama.

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”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Sensor Review : Scored 94 Points at DxOMark

DxOMark published their tests and review of 24.2MP sensor inside the Panasonic Lumix S5 camera ($1,697).

According to sensor review, the Panasonic Lumix S5 gets an outstanding overall DxOmark score of 94 points, with a combination of 25.1 bits color depth, 14.5 EV dynamic range, and 2697 ISO low-light score.

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Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 L-Mount Lens Officially Announced

Panasonic officially announced the new Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The US price is $447.99 and the lens is available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H. Shipping is scheduled to start in July 2021.

Its 50mm focal length is ideally suited for portraiture, landscapes, and all-purpose shooting and provides a modestly bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field control. Three aspherical lenses including an extra-low dispersion element and an ultra-high refractive index element reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a nine-blade aperture to ensure out-of-focus highlights remain circular as you stop the lens down, and its focus group is driven by a linear motor.

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 L-Mount Lens Key Features

  • Fits S-Series Full-Frame digital cameras
  • F1.8 large aperture excels in video recording
  • Lightweight for all-day and comfort
  • Stunning image quality from center to edges
  • Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant
  • Fixed Focal Length: Focal Length: 50mm
  • Lens Type: Standard Lens
  • Image Stabilization: Image Stabilization: No
  • Special Features: Aspherical, Bokeh Effect, Dustproof/Splashproof
  • Filter Size: Focal Length: 67mm

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First Rumored Panasonic S1H II Specs : 8k24p and built-in ND

Here are the first rumored specs of the upcoming Panasonic S1H II camera. From the Panasonic S1H II Specs we can see that the full frame l-mount camera will ve able to record 8K videos at 24p.

Panasonic Lumix S1H mirrorless camera is now in stock and shipping in the US: $3,997.99 at Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon. Continue reading “First Rumored Panasonic S1H II Specs : 8k24p and built-in ND”

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 AmazonB&HAdorama

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Becomes Official

Sigma has announced the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens, re-designed from the ground up for mirrorless cameras for L-Mount and E-Mount.

The new SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, with a lightweight, compact form, premium construction, and outstanding optical quality. An evolution of a true classic, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A updates SIGMA’s most popular Art prime to bring an unprecedented level of image quality to E-mount and L-mount camera systems.

Compared to conventional models, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art offers improved optical performance, with minimal aberrations and exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, even at F1.4. A streamlined focusing system, featuring a stepping-type motor and a single focusing element, provide quick, smooth, accurate autofocus response while reducing the overall size and weight of the lens.

The US price of the SIGMA 35mm F/1.4 DG DN Art lens is $899, and it is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Key Features

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