Samyang announced the new updated 85mm f/1.4 FE II. The product page is available here: samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=588

Samyang writes:

Meet the AF 85mm F1.4 FE II lens, the second edition of the AF 85mm F1.4 FE that has been loved by many people since Samyang released its first autofocus lens. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Samyang Optics, Samyang Optics is introducing second-generation AF lenses with upgraded performance. Starting with the first renewal product, the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II, the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II, and this time the AF 85mm F1.4 FE II second-generation lens is newly announced.

1. Smaller size and lighter weight
2. Excellent resolution and creamy bokeh from F1.4 fast lens
3. Quieter, faster and more accurate AF performance with linear STM motor
4. Professional control & upgraded reliability

Feiyu collected 26744% more money on Kickstarter (Click here) than it needed to produce the world’s first all-in-one Gimbal.

Sony patent (JP-A-2017-174936)

For many years Sony keeps patenting three layer RGB sensors (Sigma names them Foveon). But we ain’t any closer ot get this tech on Sony Alpha Cameras. But today Sigma CEO said that they Full Frame Foveon sensor will be production ready by end 2022.

This will be interesting to see because on paper this new design would allow to get full RGB info for every single pixel. Moreover the single pixel size would be much larger compared to current RGB sensor with the same resolution. This tech may be the only way for Sony to dramatically increase the Megapixel number without the noise loss you get on having small pixels.

Here is the Sigma CEO talking about the new sensor:

via DClife

Two weeks ago I leaked this image (see above) of the Tokina 11-18mm f/2.8 APS-C lens that will be on market in September. This will be Tokinas first own designed E-mount lens. Today Tokina announced a price revision and renewing of Tokina brand lenses: tokinalens.com/news/about_price_revision_and_renewing_of_tokina_brand_lenses/

Sony 135mm GM – You NEED This Lens For Your Wedding Films (Review)

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Sony E 15mm f/1.4 ‘G’ lens review with samples (Christopher Frost).
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The Importance of Context in Wildlife Portraits (42West).
Feiyu Announces the Simplified SCORP-C Handheld Gimbal (Explora).
Samyang / Sigma / Sony / Tamron zoom lens comparison at Mobile01.

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