Viltrox is teasing the launch of this new 2x teleconverter. This is big news because it’s the world first 3rd party E-mount Teleconverter!
The Sony FE 2x Teleconverter is priced at $500 so hopefully the viltrox is much more affordable when it’s announced within the next few weeks!
A source (Thanks!) just sent me this image with the following text:
SIRUI is Coming up with Astra Series Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses WITH Autofocus. As far as I know L-Mount, E-Mount and Z-Mount. First 50, 75 and 100mm T1.8, 1.33x later more.
First look optically seems pretty good so far. No Info about Price.
Check out the up to 500 Euro cashback at Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Reminder: New FotoTage event at Fotokoch (details here)
Chris calls the Sigma 20–200 mm a “perfect travel companion” — compact, sharp, and highly versatile, ideal for those who want one lens for everything. It’s not bright enough for serious night or portrait work, but for daytime city, landscape, and street photography, it performs impressively well.
Sigma 20-200mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Xlaserlab has launched the new E3 UV engraver on Kickstarter (Click here). And it’s selling hot!
This compact, industrial-grade ultrafast UV laser engraver isn’t just for makers and tinkerers—it’s a precision powerhouse that can engrave on virtually any surface, including glass, wood, metal, acrylic, leather, and even stone. For photographers, that opens up some exciting possibilities:
Thanks to its ultrafast femtosecond laser technology, the XLaserlab E3 produces incredibly sharp, detailed engravings without burning, melting, or damaging delicate materials. It supports vector and raster files, has ultra-high 8000 DPI precision, and runs quietly from a sleek desktop enclosure.
For photographers who want to stand out — whether in portraiture, wedding, fine art, or commercial work — this tool offers a new way to bring physical storytelling to life.
The E3 is currently live on Kickstarter with early-bird pricing. It’s worth checking out if you’re ready to take your creative output beyond the image itself.
Director of Photography Joe Bressler shares how he shot an Emmy-winning commercial for Katz’s Delicatessen using minimal gear and a small crew. Despite a tight budget and shooting in a live restaurant, he captured a cinematic ad using only his Sony FX3 and Sony 24–70mm GM lens, along with budget-friendly lights like the Zhiyun Molis G300, Amaran 100x, Amaran F21c, and Amaran 300c. His takeaway? Great storytelling and strong characters matter more than expensive gear.
