Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF Firmware Update Released


Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Viltrox released firmware 1.02 for the Viltrxo AF 27/1.2 XF Pro. It just fixes some general bugs so if the lens is working properly for you there is no rush to update, but it sounds like the lens might have some small bugs on some bodies.

Firmware update instructions:
1. Fix some bugs.

Viltrox lenses/adapters. BUG feedback channel:

AF 27/1.2 XF Pro 1.0. 2 Firmware Download

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday


Newest Camera
Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm GFX Savings
Fujifilm GFX100S Save $1,600:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX50SII Save $1000:
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon GF Discounts
Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR Save $500:
B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF80mm f/1.7 Save $450:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR Save $550:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR Save $450:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Save $450:
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Save $400:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X Camera Deals
Fujifilm X-H2 Save $150:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H2 + XF16-80mm Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm VG-XH Grip Save $400:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
FUJIFILM FT-XH File Transmitter Grip Save $600 Now:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm X-S10 Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon X-Mount Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $100):
B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF50mm f/1 R LM WR (save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR MKII (save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon X-Mount Zoom Lenses
XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR (save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

NEW GFX Products
Fujifilm GFX100II:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment  / Adorama
Fujinon GF110mm f/5.6 Tilt Shift
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF30mm f/5.6 Tilt Shift
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

FUJIFILM FAN-001:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment /  Adorama

CFexpress Type B Deals
Full Features Cards

No 8K, 6.2K/5.8k No ProRes/ProResHQ mode

8k, 6.2K/5.8k, 4k No ProRes/ProResHQ mode

Third Party Lenses
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 (Save $350):
B&H Photo / Adorama
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX (Save $200):
B&H Photo

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 ASPH (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Voigtlander MACRO APO-ULTRON 35mm f/2 (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Samyang AF 12mm F2 X (Save $155):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 (Save $130):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options


New Apple M2 Ultra: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M3: 
B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple Mac Pro:
 B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Amazon
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Airpod/Airpod Pro/Max Savings: B&H Photo / Amazon

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: 
B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2024
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
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ON1 Portrait AI
ON1 HDR
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2024 Viltrox Lens Roadmap Updated

Viltrox announced several new lenses at an event in China. These lenses should be available for Fujifilm X Mount, Sony E mount, and Nikon Z mount, but the releases will be staggered. I also can’t wait to find out what the new f/1.2 for APS-C will be.

  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.2 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 FF Pro
  • Unknown AF f/1.2 APS-C lens

Previously reported upcoming Viltrox lenses

Pro Lenses
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 PRO XF:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Black
VILTROX 13mm f/1.4:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VILTROX 85mm f/1.8II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Silver
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4:
 B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon

via Photorumors

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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Patents Found


overview

  • [Publication number] P2024035865
  • [Release date] 2024-03-15
  • [Name of the invention] Large aperture ratio optical system
  • [Application date] 2022-09-05
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name] Sigma Co., Ltd.
  • [Problem] To realize a large aperture ratio optical system that uses an inner focus method while reducing the weight of a focus lens.
  • [Background Art]
    [0002]
    In recent years, with the spread of imaging devices such as digital still cameras and video cameras, the number of pixels in imaging devices has rapidly increased, and an imaging optical system with higher image quality is required. There is.
  • [0003]
    Also, high-speed and accurate focus driving is required. If the weight of the focus lens group increases, it is not preferable because the speed of focus drive decreases or the noise during focus drive increases. Further, there is a problem in that the actuator for moving the lens becomes large and the lens barrel becomes large.
  • [0007]
    The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a large aperture ratio optical system that employs an inner focus method while reducing the weight of a focus lens.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 22.31
  • F value: 1.46
  • Angle of view: 67.85
  • Image height: 14.20
  • Total length: 94.32
  • Back focus: 18.7827


Example 3

  • Focal length: 20.37
  • F value: 1.43
  • Half angle of view: 72.96
  • Image height: 14.20
  • Total length: 94.32
  • Back focus: 19.3592

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Fujifilm Tries To Prevent X100VI Limited Edition Scalping


Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

Many Asian retailers that are selling the Limited Edition Fujifilm X100VI have implemented measures to prevent scalping and fotograficzny created a list of what each retailer is doing. I have posted the translated policies below:

Requirements
The sweepstakes is not open to just anyone. In order to enter the sweepstakes at all, one must have a purchase history at a particular store.

At Yodobashi Camera, you had to buy something between March 7, 2022 and March 6, 2024, and then register that purchase with the store’s loyalty card. At BicCamera, a purchase history between March 15, 2022 and March 14, 2024 is required.

Did you notice that these are dates from the past? Of course, they are. This is a countermeasure against scalpers. The purchase history requirement means that you can’t sign up for the lottery at 10 different stores if you haven’t shopped at them. How many electronics stores do we shop at? Usually at one, up to two.

Also, you can’t register all family members for the lottery – only those who have already shopped at a particular store. Rarely does everyone in the family have a loyalty card.

The requirement for a history, on the other hand, makes it impossible to create one on the sly, buying anything for JPY1,000 just to register.

BicCamera
At BiCCamera, applications for the lottery will be accepted from March 15, from 8:00 am, until March 18, 8:59 pm.

At BiCCamera, the results of the lottery will be announced on March 27 at 5:00 p.m. If you win, payment for the goods will be automatically charged. You can only pay with a card that does not require 3DSecure authorization. If you fail to charge your card, the drawing will be automatically canceled.

Yodobashi Camera
At Yodobashi, entries for the raffle will be accepted from March 18, 11:00 am, until March 21, 10:59 am.

At Yodobashi, the results will be announced on March 21 at 6:00 p.m. Lottery winners will be able to place orders until March 23, 11:59 p.m. – after which time the drawing will be canceled.

Shipping
In both cases, shipping on March 28.

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Additional Photos and Details about Viltrox 56mm, Viltrox 135mm LAB, and More

New details about upcoming Viltrox lenses were revealed on weibo and the prices are surprisingly good. The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 in particular should be popular thanks to it coming in at around 899 yuan or $124.93 and according to comments Viltrox made on weibo it will be released later next month. Surprisingly the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB will also come to X mount. It’s interesting how forward Chinese companies are on weibo compared to western platforms.

According to Viltrox’s 2024 new lens roadmap,
several new products will be released:
– Viltrox AF16mm F1.8 Z full-frame,
expected to sell for only about 3,499.

– Viltrox AF56mm F1.7 ZEX APS-C
is expected to sell for only about 899.

– Viltrox AF40mm F2.5 ZE full frame
is expected to sell for only about 899.

– Viltrox AF135mm F1.8 ZE full frame,
the Z mount version will be released after the E mount.

Vitrox lenses can be found at Amazon and B&H Photo

via weibo

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