Today Venus Optics announced two new lenses: The 25mm f/2.8 5x macro for FE and the 9mmm f/2.8 E-mount cameras. Here are both very long press text (google tranlsated from Japanese):
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Remilia Scarlet (Forbidden Garden)
Had a chance shooting a conceptual portrait last Dec, played with long shutter speed to create a different feel of images.
MD: Tsuyu-Sei
Taken with Sony A6000 and Sigma 30mm, SEL85F18, Tokina 11-16
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E-mount is now 8 years old and the image above shows the first prototype shown on February 24th 2010 by Sony at the CP+ show. Sony wrote:
Concept model of an ultra-compact interchangeable lens digital camera system that packs the quality of a DSLR camera in an extraordinarily small body, along with interchangeable lenses
Here is a picture of the actual real prototype shown at CP+
Sigma issued a firmware update for their new 30mm f/1.4 APS-C E-mount lens:
● Improved AF performance when the “Eye AF” function is selected.
● Improved AF performance in the peripheral areas in the image, when the “Lock on AF” function is selected.
● Improved feeling of the MF operation of the lens.
Get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 E-mount lens at [shopcountry 49396].
The image on top shows you the first real world image of the new 28-75mm f/2.8 FE lens. On the left you see their current 24-70mm f/2.8 for Canon. Tamron Hong Kong also unveiled some more interesting tidbits on their facebook page:
1. They aim to compete with 2470GM with this lens
2. They aimed to priced lower or near the 2470z
3. They would ship it as early as end of april, no later than May. (Might varied on region, i read some people claimed late may.
4. Brand new design, not directly from old 2875 2.8 from EF/Nikon F
5. This lens should designed with the hope to feed the a7r2/3 sensor, so it might mean it’s able to resolve 40M+ pixel sensors
6. This is not for certain: when asked about other zoom lens from Tamron, like “1530 2.8 is a great zoom lens, but i need an adapter”, they replied “Commiing soon….” or “Wait for further news”. I would like to gently ask you whether you have news on Tamron Native FE Lens rumors?
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Tokina officially announced the new 20mm f/2.0 FE autotofucus lens. This is the press text:
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the new Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF, the second prime lens in Tokina’s premium lens series “FíRIN” for mirrorless cameras.
Overview
FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF is the long-awaited autofocus version of the existing FíRIN 20mm F2 FE super wide angle lens for full-frame Sony E-mount. Adopting the same optical design as in MF model, now we offer two options for end-users to choose according to the purpose and style of shooting.
Lens specifications:
Optical performance
Being optimized for full size camera sensors in terms of size and resolving ability, the optical design adopts 2 aspherical elements and 3 lenses molded from Super-low Dispersion glass to significantly reduce any type of aberration including spherical aberration, distortion and chromatic aberration while assuring high resolution and stunning performance even at wideopen aperture.
Functionality
Keeping along with the basic development concept of the previous model FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF is made compatible to autofocus and other functions of the camera providing perfect functionality and usability for the photographer.
Ring-shaped ultrasonic autofocus motor
For AF drive system FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF adopts quick responsive and silent ring-shaped ultrasonic motor. Coupled with GMR sensor AF performs fast and accurate focusing.
Full compatibility to AF system
FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF is fully compatible with Fast Hybrid AF system and all AF function settings, providing the same AF performance as with common E-mount AF lenses. Fine manual focus adjustment is also possible.
MF Assist function
Accurate focusing is supported by compatibility to MF Assist function, when fine focusing adjustment is operated by manual rotation of the focusing ring with the simultaneous interlocking with image enlarging function and bar distance display on the monitor.
Optical correction
Due to the data transmittance ability via electric contacts the camera obtains necessary data from the lens chip to correct shading, distortion and lateral chromatic aberrations. Optical corrections can be done by the camera as well.
Image Stabilization
By transmitting focal length data FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF is able to get maximum use of In-Body Image Stabilization function of the camera.
* When in-built camera flash is used vignetting may occur. Please use external flash.
About sales release:
Sales release in Japan: end of April, 2018 (tentative)
Sales release worldwide: end of May, 2018 (tentative)
A prototype of Tokina FíRIN 20mm F2 FE AF will be displayed at CP+2018
Kenko Tokina booth location: Exhibition Hall(1F), booth # G-57
Sony announced the new flash which is now listed for $599 at Adorama and BHphoto. There are also three new accessories:
Sony FA-EB1 External Battery Pack at Adorama and BHphoto.
Sony FA-RG1 Multi Interface-Shoe Rain Guard at Adorama and BHphoto.
Sony VMC-MM2 Release Cable for RX0 at Adorama and BHphoto.
Preorder start on Monday.
Here are all videos about the new flash:
