Tamron financial results posted: Reports Sales growth and three more lenses coming in 2024

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Tamron has reported an increase in sales and revenue, proving that the lens market is still booming. This is also good news for Sony, which owns 15 percent of Tamron’s shares. They also increased the forecast revenue and teased the launch of three more lenses in 2024:

Of the three lenses, I expect that some are just new Z- or X-mount versions of current E-mount lenses. And I am not at all sure that that crazy rumor about the 28-180 mm f/2.8 lens will turn out to be true. This lens will presumably be announced at September.

 

Now that’s cool: Smallrig announced the ultimate photographer/filmmmaker toolbox

Smallrig announce a creator toolbox you can buy on Amazon and BHphoto.

Press text:

The X Andyax Creator Tool Kit from SmallRig is a location accessory kit that includes tools and consumables organized in one place for addressing the kind of challenges that come up in almost any kind of shoot. There is a versatile multi-tool and an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools. In addition, there is a kit of common screws should a replacement or additional screw be needed. There is a roll of black gaffer tape for general use, plus four rolls of colored spike gaffer tapes for making labels and marking important positions.

The X Andyax Creator Tool Kit comes complete in a rugged, waterproof, drop-resistant case that features a modular design for customizable organization. The interior of the case is designed with empty spaces and modular storage areas, allowing for personalized configurations. It features a lid organizer for storing the included tools and more.

Foldable Multi-Tool
2.5mm Allen wrench
3mm Allen wrench
4mm Allen wrench
3/16″ Allen wrench
Torx T25 driver
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips head screwdriver
Stainless Steel Screw Set with Storage Box
2 x 1/4″-20 slotted screw
2 x 3/8″-16 slotted screw
4 x M2 Phillips screw
4 x M3 Phillips screw
8 x 1/4″-20 socket cap screw
2 x M2.5 socket cap screw
4 x M4 socket cap screw
Storage box
Additional Kit Contents
Pelican-type ABS carrying case, 15 x 11.4 x 4.6″
1 x Lid organizer panel with pockets
1 x Dust blower
1 x Cleaning pen
1 x Cleaning cloth
1 x Memory card case
1 x Roll black duct tape (wide)
4 x Roll colored duct tape (thin)
5 x Allen wrench
1 x Double-ended flat wrench
1 x 4K HDMI data cable (1.8′)
10 x Touch-fastener straps

Leaked? First images shot on the upcoming new Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II

I told you that in late August Sony will announce the new 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens. Well Fstoppers just posted their Godox review and shared some images that have been taken using this lens! Check the EXIF data to see that.

UPDATE: Fstoppers removed since the images shot with the 85mm GMII…so it’s pretty clear those were the real deal :)

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Thanks Michael for spotting this!

Sony Tidbits…


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The Best Gear and Accessories for Film School: 7 Must-Haves (42West).
I FINALLY Tested This LEGENDARY LENS (Mathieu Stern)
Best Gimbal and Camera Stabilizers of 2023 (Explora).
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Join our SonyAlphaForum.
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We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group.

First real world images of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 VCM pancake lens

Viltrox finally shows the first prototype of the upcoming 28mm f/4.5 VCM pancake lens. And yes, despite the super small size, this is a full frame lens with autofocus! The highlight is that this lens can be closed with the toggle switch on the side, turning it directly into a lens cap!

Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 VCM pancake lens specs:

  • Full Frame
  • Autofocus (VCM  coil motor)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.32m.
  • all-metal built
  • no manual focus ring
  • has a lever with built-in cap to close the lens
  • Price in YEN is 799 (about $100)
  • Launch on August 26
  • Sony E and Nikon Z

Like I told you last week…this is the perfect lens for Sony A7C camera owners!

Viltrox exhibited a 28/4.5 pancake E-mount full-frame autofocus pancake, with a silver ring on the lens body, which should be a good match with a7c
The half-frame autofocus 56/1.7 will be launched on the 19th of this month, priced at 899, and the full-frame E-mount 40/2.5 will be launched on the 26th of this month, priced at 799! Both lenses are quite light and small.
In addition, products in the R&D stage such as 135/1.8 were also exhibited. ​​​

 

Viltrox also displayed AF56mm F1.7 APS-C and AF135mm F1.8 Lab Full Frame E-mount lenses.For the 135mm lens there is no pricing and launch date info while the 56mm lens will start shipping out on August 19 for 899  yuan (a little bit above $100)

This is the 135mm lens:

This is the 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens:


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