First real world images of the new Tamron 18-300mm APS-C E-mount lens
The lens is now listed at BHphoto
DC.watch interviewed the Tamron managers and they also displayed a real life pre-production version of the new lens:
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/2 FE review by Lenstip: “outstanding result practically in every testing category”
We have a ton of 50mm E-mount lenses but I guess very few of you would ever consider this one from Voigtlander. From the pure specs point of view it’s nothing exciting. But this is a “Lnathar” lens which means it’s meant to be a lens with superb resolution. Lenstip tested the new Voigtlander 50mm FE lens and concluded:
The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 35 mm f/2 Aspherical, tested by us not so long ago, was an outstanding lens. At that time it was difficult to imagine a better performance. Its 50 mm brother, though, showed clearly that it is completely possible to fare even better – it managed to achieve an excellent or outstanding result practically in every testing category, apart from vignetting.
Even the Voigtlander’s Apo Lanthar 2/50 high price tag, amounting to about $1050, is not able to change our favorable assessment of this lens; in this case we feel such a high quality is worth paying for. When a lens comes with a long list of assets and is practically devoid of flaws we always grant it our ‘Editors’ Choice’ badge. We feel the Voigtlander fully deserves it.
Get the lens at BHphoto.
Sony Tidbits…
Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM Review vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art: The best astrophotography lens!
Lowepro Launches Sustainable PhotoSport III Camera Bags (Explora).
Sony’s View on Stacked CIS Evolution (Image Sensor World).
Sony | 15 Lenses, 15 Shots (Wexphoto Youtube).
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 Lens Review – Worth A $100?? (SonyAlphaLab).
Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G | Standard Review (Dustin Abbott).
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Capture One 14.3 released. Adds four new big features.
Today Capture One 21 released a new update which adds a couple of new features. Keep in mind you save 10% when using our checkout code “SAR” on your Capture One 21 software purchase. You can also try it for free here.
The new features:
Magic Brush
Make complex masks in a split-second, so you can accurately focus your edits on any area of your photo. Simply doodle over the area you wish to mask using the Magic Brush and Capture One fills in the rest for you.
It’s fun to use – and the result is a precise and refined mask for perfect accuracy in your editing.
Effortless Export
Make exporting quick and easy – we’ve redesigned the Exporter so you get the entire suite of options, all in one place. Plus, we’ve added a powerful Proofing Viewer that visualizes your final photo with all your output settings applied – guaranteeing a perfect result before you export. And for an even simpler workflow, you can now replace images on export – one of our top-requested export features!
Show images in subfolders
It’s now easier than ever to keep track of all the photos in your Catalogs. We added the option to show images across subfolders when you’re browsing Catalogs – one of our most–asked-for organization features!
Synchronize new subfolders
Always keep your Catalog in sync with your hard disk – and cut down on the time you spend manually importing photos. Capture One now synchronizes new subfolders that are waiting on your hard disk and aren’t yet part of your Catalog.
Zeiss ZX1 review by Dpreview: “It’s striking”
Zeiss ZX1 camera at BHphoto, Adorama and Fotokoch. There are also a ton of ZX1 accessories (listed at BH).
Dpreview published the full Zeiss ZX1 review and concluded:
The ZX1, as the result of such a venture, was always unlikely to be as polished as the tried-and-true designs we’re accustomed to seeing (which are often finely honed from decades of ergonomic design experience and user feedback). But the ZX1 succeeds in making an impression. It’s striking. So while I can’t wholeheartedly recommend that the ZX1 is the fixed-lens compact camera that everyone should rush out and buy, it will, for the right person, spark joy and reward them with excellent image quality and a singular user experience. Exclusivity, after all, carries a different price tag for everyone.