Now that’s cool: Sigma also patented a new 50mm f/1.2 FE lens design!

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The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE is the fastest autofocus E-mount lens yet

There is a new Sigma patent that will make you jump pf the chair  :)

It describes the design of three f/1.2 fast 50mm,  40mm and 35mm primes for Full frame mirrorless camera. Now, we already got the 35mm f/1.2 so I am pretty confident that we will also get this new 50mm f/1.2.
The third design describes the 40mm f/1.2 but I am unsure if this one will be made for real.

Here is the 50mm f/1.2 lens design with specs:

Focal length: 50.99 mm
F no: 1.25
2ω : 45.97
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 154.20 mm

Here is the 40mm f/1.2 lens design with specs:


Focal length: 41.35 mm
F no: 1.26
2ω : 57.17
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 157.00 mm

Compared to the current Sigma 35mm f/1.2 FE  lens this new 50mm FE would be nearly 2cm longer. Quite a beast!

via Hi Lows Note

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Sony 16-35mm GM repair recall

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Sony  Japan issued this new press statement (google translated):

In some products of our FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM “SEL1635GM” lens for our digital single-lens camera α ™ [E mount] released on July 28, 2017, the camera is operated when this lens is installed. It has been confirmed that events such as not accepting may occur.

Therefore, we will inspect and repair the target product free of charge. Please confirm the following contents and contact us. You can also apply from this website.

We apologize for any inconvenience or inconvenience caused to customers who use the product. Thank you for your continued patronage of our products.

Record
■ Target products

Lens for digital single-lens camera α ™ [E mount]
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM “ SEL1635GM ”
■ Target serial number

Part of 1800502 to 1823192
■ Event

Camera does not accept operation when this lens is attached
Camera screen does not display properly when this lens is attached

■ Contents

We will inspect and repair the target lens free of charge.
■ How to check the serial number

The serial number is written on the model nameplate attached to the side of the lens.
How to check the serial number
■ Confirmation of target product by serial number

Enter the 7-digit serial number in the “Application from the web (collection repair)” below and press the “Confirm / Application screen” button to check if the product you are using is eligible.

* If applicable, the “Returning Repair” request page opens. You can fill in the necessary information and apply for “take-over repair” (can be canceled and applied at a later date).
* If not applicable, the message “Product with the entered serial number is not covered by this case” will be displayed.

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Sony RX10IV firmware update released. Adds Animal Eye AF.

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You can download it at Sony UK.

Benefits and Improvements

    • Adds real-time Eye AF for animals [*]
    • Enables the possibility to operate the real-time EYE AF by half-pressing the shutter button
    • Improves the overall stability of the camera
    [*]

    • It is not possible to detect simultaneously human and animal eyes.
    • Eye detection may not be possible depending on the environment, animal type or the movement of the animal.
      Please see the Support site for details.
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