Sony recaptures the top market share in Japan after resuming orders for popular products
Sony is back on top in Japan after resuming orders on camera like the A6xxx series. Now let’s hope the new ZV and A7rV are coming soon!
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Kamlan 55mm f/1.4 FE lens will be released on August 26th
Kamlan announced that their new 55mm f/1.4 lens will be available for preorder on August 26th for 30,690 yen (tax included). That’s around $225. Some image samples can be found at sightron.co.jp/kamlan/55mmF1.4.html
Key Features:
- A standard lens with a maximum aperture of F1.4 for full frame.
- The angle of view of the standard lens is close to that seen by the naked eye, making it an easy-to-use lens for all purposes.
- The maximum aperture of F-number is 1.4, which is extremely bright, making it useful for shooting in dimly lit areas such as indoors or in the evening. In addition, it can be used for a wide range of expressions, such as portraits in which the background is greatly blurred, making use of the shallow depth of field.
- A circular diaphragm with 13 diaphragm blades is used, so you can enjoy beautiful circular bokeh.
- The lens body is made entirely of metal and incorporates eight lenses, including high-refractive glass, for a durable and luxurious finish.
- Uses a clickless aperture ring. Please use it not only for still shooting but also for movie shooting.
Specs:
- Format: Full frame
- Focal length: 55mm
- Aperture range: F1.4-F16
- Maximum angle of view: 40.5°
- Lens construction: 8 groups in 6 groups
- Number of diaphragm blades: 13
- Shortest focusing distance: Approx. 0.5m
- Focusing: Manual focus
- Filter thread: φ58mm
- Weight: Approx. 475g *
- Dimensions: Approx. 76.5 x 60mm *
- Compatible mounts: Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z
Specs and a of the upcoming Yongnuo 16mm f/1.8 autofocus FE lens
Yongnuo will soon announce this new 16mm f/1.8 autofocus FE lens. Some specs shared by CameraBeta:
- minimum focusing distance: 0.17m
- lightweight and compact design
- has custom buttons
- metal and weather resistant construction
- weight: 310g
Today only at Amazon US: Save big on camera cleaning accessories, Sandisk storage and Adobe Elements
Today you save big on a lot of camera stuff sold by Amazon US (Click here to see them all). Some examples:
- Digital Goja Camera Accessories (including a lot of cleaning kits).
- Sandisk portable SSD storage
- Crucial portable storage
- Adobe Elements 2022
Watch this: The upcoming “Super Select AI” from ON1 is super impressive!
This upcoming feature alone might be a reason to buy ON1 (Click here):
In this sneak peek, take a look at this new way to interact and edit your photos without worrying about brushes, layers, masks, or any of that. Just point and click to edit regions and objects effortlessly. It will make your photo editing so much easier and faster!
New reviews of the Topaz Photo AI App that will be released on September 15
On September 15 Topaz will release the new Photo AI APP. You can download BETA of this software now if you own the Image Quality bundle. Here are new reviews of the BETA Photo AI APP: