Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z mount Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron has just officially announced the new Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z mount offering a versatile wide-to-portrait-length range and bright f/2.8 maximum aperture. Revamped optics yield higher resolution and improved sharpness over the previous generation, and the focusing system has been replaced with a VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) mechanism that achieves faster, more precise performance to suit both stills and video applications.

This new lens costs $999, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. The Est. Ship Date is  Thu Apr 18. Continue reading “Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z mount Announced, Available for Pre-Order”

Sony Releases Long-Awaited Firmware Updates for a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III

Sony has finally released the much-anticipated firmware updates for their flagship mirrorless cameras, the Alpha a1 and a7S III. These updates bring a host of new features, upgrades, and enhancements that the Sony Alpha community has been eagerly waiting for since they were announced last fall.

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Ricoh GR III HDF & Ricoh GR IIIx HDF Announced

The Ricoh GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF are variants of the company’s existing fixed-lens APS-C premium compacts. They feature a unique “highlight diffusion filter” instead of the ND filter fitted in the standard versions of both cameras. Continue reading “Ricoh GR III HDF & Ricoh GR IIIx HDF Announced”

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z-mount to be Announced Tomorrow

On March 28th, Tamron will officially announce the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. The specs of this lens is similar to Sony E-mount:

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NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens Officially Announced, Price $1,299 !

Nikon has introduced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a versatile superzoom lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Designed for both photography and video, this lens offers a 14.2x zoom range in a compact package. It features vibration reduction (VR) technology, delivering up to 5.5 stops of stabilization when used with compatible cameras. The lens is dust and drip-resistant, weighs 725g, and will be available from mid-April at a suggested retail price of $1,299. You can pre-order this lens at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

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Sony Registered “WW293541” Camera Code in China (ZV-E10 II or FX3 II ?)

Sony has recently registered a new camera code, “WW293541”, in China. The registration reveals that the camera will feature 5.1GHz/2.4GHz wireless network and Bluetooth support, suggesting advanced connectivity options. Rumors are circulating that this new camera could be the highly anticipated Sony ZV-E10 II or the FX3 II.

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Sigma Announced 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for $1,399, Release Date on April 18th

Sigma today officially announced the new 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount. The US price for this lens is $1,399, release date on April 18th, 2024. You can pre-order this lens at B&H Photo Video/Adorama.

Features:

  • Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
  • Fast, Wide-Aperture Lens
  • High-Response Linear Actuator AF System
  • Four Aspherical Lens Elements
  • Rounded 13-Blade Diaphragm
  • De-Clickable Aperture Ring
  • Super Multilayer Coating
  • Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction

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Rumored Sony Camera Roadmap in 2024

Late Update: March 28th, 2024

In 2024, there will be a lot of new Sony cameras to be released. Below is a list of rumored Sony compact cameras, E-mount cameras to be announced in 2024. See the rumored Sony Camera Roadmap below:

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