Converted USD prices of the new Sigma lenses
An store shortly leaked the Sigma lens pricing. Converted in USD dollars this would be:
- sigma 23mm f/1.4 ~ 500$
- sigma 50mm f/2 : ~ 650$
- sigma 17mm f4 : ~ 600$
Keep in mind that the real final USD price might be a bit different!
Sigma also officially teased the launch date:
17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary (Full Frame)
- Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 12cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:3.6
- Filter diameter: 55mm
- Size: φ64.0mm x 48.8mm (50.8mm for E mount version)
- Weight: 225g (220g for E-mount version)
- Magnetic metal cap
50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary (Full Frame)
- Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 45cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:6.9
- Filter diameter: 58mm
- Size: φ70.0 x 68.0mm (70.0mm for E mount version)
- Weight: 350g (345g for E-mount version)
- Compatible with magnetic metal caps
23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary (APS-C)
- Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
- Shortest shooting distance: 25cm
- Maximum magnification: 1:7.3
- Filter diameter: 52mm
- Size: φ65.8 x 76.9mm
- Weight: 340g
- Mount: L mount, Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount
Marc Galer Focus Bracketing tutorial
Marc writes:
Focus Bracketing workflows demonstrated using an A7RV camera
This video discusses when Focus Bracketing is, and is not, necessary.
It also looks at the focus bracketing option in the Sony Alpha Drive Mode settings.
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Just announced: New Duovox Ultra Military Grade Night Vision Monocular with Sony Starvis sensor
Duovox successfully funded their new Night Vision and Sony Starvis powered Monocular on Kickstarter.
- Full color at low light: Take full advantage of the Starvis CMOS high-sensitivity sensor and capture your surroundings in vibrant, vivid colors (1080FHD) even at 0.001 lux.
- Built-in IR: We have upgraded the Duovox Ultra with an 850 NM infrared illuminator, which allows getting clear vision of your ‘target’ up to 500 meters in complete darkness.
- 128GB storage: Stores 1000 high-quality images and 120 minutes of 1080 Full HD video. Now you’ll never miss out on the best shots ever again!
- Up to 10 hrs battery: Comes with a powerful in-built 4000mAh rechargeable battery, giving you up to 10 hours of uninterrupted use and up to 5 hours with IR turned on.
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- If you need a flexible, portable high quality 4k Laser projector to show your images and videos than check out the new JMGO N1 Ultra on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s the first gimbal and easily portable 4K Laser projector.
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Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki says there may be a new 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C alike lens!
The 18-35mm f/1.8 EF/F/SA mount APS-C lens is certainly a very popular lens. In this interview Sigma CEO Yamaki made it clear that there is a fair chance a mirrorless version might be coming!