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The newly announced 7artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FE AF lens is now available for preorder at Amazon (Click here).

Meike’s new AF85mm F1.4 II second-generation full-frame autofocus lens is set to be released in 2026, featuring Sony E, Nikon Z, and L mounts. It will be showcased during CP+ at the end of February. The lens boasts a new design, significantly reducing weight compared to the first generation, with a body size similar to the Sigma 85mm F1.4 lens. The image quality has been enhanced, eliminating color tint and yellowing issues. The company’s internal goal is to position it as the best 85mm F1.4 lens made in China.

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Source: Weibo

We soon will get this new THOR 4-in-1 PL Lens Mount Adapter Set from 7Artisans

• Mounts: PL-E, PL-Z, PL-RF, PL-L
• Colors: Purple/Silver
• Price: ¥980

Source: Weibo

The new BLAZAR Talon 50mm T2.1 1.5x lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto (Click here). This is the world’s first 1.5x Full Frame Autofocus anamorphic lens!

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On the Sony Alpha Reddit forum people are discussing what lens they regret selling the most. Here is the list of lenses mentioned. Feel free to add your input in the comment system!

Sony E-Mount Lenses (Native)

• Sony 40mm f/2.5 G: The most frequently mentioned lens. Users regret selling it due to its compact size and “look,” with several people reporting they bought it a second time.
• Sony 90mm f/2.8 G Macro: Mentioned as a lens someone bought back twice after selling.
• Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS: One user regretted selling it for “peanuts” and eventually bought another copy.
• Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II: A user sold it but bought a used copy back just two months later.
• Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM: A user noted that selling this lens “still makes me cry.”
• Sony 70-350mm G (APS-C): A user wished they had kept this even after moving to a full-frame A7CR.
• Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: Mentioned as a lens bought back after selling, and another user traded it (along with a 35mm) for a zoom and seemingly missed it.
• Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM: Sold during a system switch and deeply missed.
• Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM: One user included this in their list of most-wanted-back lenses.
• Sony 35mm f/2.8 ZA (Zeiss): Missed for its “Zeiss punch” and small size.
• Sony 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Zeiss): Frequently mentioned as a classic lens users love and miss the “look” of.
• Sony 50mm f/1.8: One user admitted to selling and buying this lens back twice.
• Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: Described as “magical” and missed after selling.

Lenses from Other Systems (Fuji, Canon, Pentax, etc.)

• Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2: Mentioned by multiple users who switched from Fuji to Sony.
• Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4: A user realized they shouldn’t have sold it because it was “beautiful.”
• Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2: One user stated they “look for [this] constantly.”
• Canon 28-70mm f/2.0 L: Highly praised and missed after a system move.
• Canon 85mm f/1.2 L: Mentioned as a regretted sale during a system switch.
• Canon 80-200mm f/2.8 L: Specifically the older “Magic Drainpipe” version.
• Canon TV 50mm f/0.95: A rare specialty lens mentioned with regret.
• Pentax A* 135mm f/1.8: Called the “best full-body portrait lens” the user ever had.
• Pentax 28mm f/3.5 & Leica-R cam 3 50mm f2: Both mentioned as missed vintage glass.
• Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95 (MFT): Missed for its “magical warm portraits.”
• Voigtländer 50mm f/1.2: A user missed the focal length after replacing it with a 40mm.
• Voigtländer 65mm f/2 APO-Lanthar: A user noted they “really want that back.”

Third-Party Lenses for Sony

• Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art: Sold for a Sony GM, but the user missed the specific “3D pop” of the Sigma.
• Sigma 105mm (Macro/Art): Mentioned with a sad emoji as a lens missed.
• Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art: Replaced with a lighter Sony zoom, but the user missed the “fantastic corner to corner” quality and wider field of view.

You can now preorder the new Ugreen 2026 NAS models (Click here).

New features of the Ugreen DXP4800 Pro compared to the previous DXP4800 Plus model:

• 1. Major Hardware Upgrades (The CPU)
  The most significant change is the move to a more modern processor, which drives several other performance improvements:
  • Processor: Upgraded to a 13th Generation Intel i3 (6-core, 8-thread).
    • Comparison: The previous “Plus” model used an Intel Pentium 8505 (5-core, 6-thread).
  • Improved Graphics: The i3 provides increased integrated graphics capability (Intel Quick Sync), allowing for smoother 4K and 8K hardware transcoding.
  • Higher Clock Speeds: The new CPU offers a marginal increase in clock speed and better overall power efficiency during tasks.
• 2. Memory (RAM) Improvements
  • Capacity Increase: The system now supports up to 96GB of DDR5 SODIMM memory.
    • Comparison: The previous model was capped at 64GB.
  • Transfer Speeds: Supports marginally larger and faster memory transfer speeds due to the 13th Gen architecture.
  • Base Configuration: Arrives with 8GB of DDR5 RAM out of the box.
• 3. Storage & Internals
  • The “Hidden” OS Drive: The unit actually contains three M.2 slots. One is a 128GB Gen 3×4 drive dedicated strictly to the OS.
    • Benefit: Users can install alternative operating systems (like TrueNAS or Unraid) on this drive without invalidating the hardware warranty or taking up the two main user-accessible NVMe slots.
  • User NVMe Bays: Two M.2 NVMe bays (Gen 4×4) located on the bottom. Performance tests hit 5.5 to 6 GB/s in synthetic tests.
  • Cooling: Includes very thick thermal pads in the accessory kit designed to bridge the gap between the NVMe drives and the metal base panel for better heat dissipation.
  • Build Material: The reviewer notes the metal chassis feels like a “different material” than the Plus—not necessarily better or worse, but a refreshed texture/finish.
• 4. Connectivity & Ports
  • Networking: Features a 10GbE port alongside a 2.5GbE port on the rear.
  • USB: Multiple 10Gbps USB Type-A and Type-C ports.
  • SD Slot: A built-in SD card slot remains on the front for easy media ingest.
• 5. Software Features (UGOS 2026)
  • Virtualization: Now includes a native Virtual Machine application, allowing users to take advantage of the i3’s extra cores.
  • Jellyfin Integration: One-click installation via the App Center. Tests showed that hardware transcoding an 8K file only utilized about 8–12% of the GPU.
  • Snapshots: Full support for BTRFS snapshots with a dedicated scheduling and retention policy interface.
  • Enhanced AI: Improved Edge AI for photo recognition (faces and objects) and the ability to create “customized individual learning tools” by adding your own images to the database.
  • iSCSI Support: Native support for iSCSI targets and LUNs for professional photo/video editing workflows.
• 6. Power & Performance Specs
  • Power Consumption: Due to the more powerful CPU, power draw is higher.
    • Idle: ~28W.
    • Peak (Full Load): ~83–84W.
  • Noise Levels: Generally quiet (32–34 dBA at idle), but the fans can ramp up to 46–49 dBA under heavy cooling loads.
• Summary of Price
  Launch Price: Approximately $699 (roughly $100 more than the “Plus” model).