PP: Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Review

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a good value that is currently on sale on Amazon, which makes it an even better value. As usual, you can watch the full PP review above or you can check out the excerpts below:

  • Very lightweight
  • Nice weather sealing
  • 335g 0.74lb 1/6 of a Noct
  • Very easy to carry around
  • 67mm filter thread
  • Plast lens hood that is hard to line up
  • The manual focus ring is kind of sloppy without much dampening
  • No AF/MF switch
  • No aperture ring
  • No OIS
  • Great for macro 1:4 reproduction but you will need to remove the hood because you’re 6 inches from the sensor
  • 11mm up close the corner gets a little funky
  • Stepping motor so AF is very fast for photos and video
  • Has a fair amount of breathing
  • Flare is well controlled
  • Some ghosting when you stop down
  • Sun stars aren’t great because they are mushy and blurry
  • Bokeh is quite round without much cats eye, but there is an onion ring effect inside so the bokeh isn’t super pretty
  • Very little chromatic aberrations
  • 11mm f/2.8 lots of detail in the center and it doesn’t improve much going down to f/5.6
  • 11mm f/2.8 corners can be a little soft but they improve when you stop down to f/5.6
  • 20mm f/2.8 lots of detail in the center and it doesn’t improve much going down to f/5.6
  • 20mm f/2.8 corners can be a little soft but they improve when you stop down to f/5.6
  • Compared to the Fujifilm 10-24m f/4 the Fujifilm is similarly sharp in the center at 10mm and 11mm, but the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is sharper wide open in the center
  • Compared to the Fujifilm 10-24m f/4 the Fujifilm is sharper at 24mm than 20mm on the Tamron in the corner while being similar in the center
  • Tamron is a little better wide and Fujifilm is a little better at telephoto
  • The Fujifilm 8-16mm f/2.8 isn’t really necessary unless you need the wider angle

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD:
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New Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 For GFX


Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 For GFX:
B&H Photo

Mitakon Zhongyi has announced the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 For GFX and it is now available from B&H Photo.

Corresponding mountFujifilm GFocal length28mm (equivalent to 22mm in 35mm format)
focusMF (manual focus)lens configuration8 elements in 7 groups (1 ED lens, 3 ultra-high refractive index lenses, 2 ultra-high transmission lenses)
Shortest shooting distance0.35m (maximum magnification: 0.11x)filter diameter37mm
ApertureF5.6-F22Aperture blade5 sheets
Size/massΦ77×38mm (Excluding mount part)

Approx.157g

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday Father’s Day Edition


Fujifilm GFX100 Save $3500:
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Fujifilm GFX100S Save $500:
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Fujinon GF50mm f/3.5 Save $250:
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Fujinon GF80mm f/1.7 Save $450:
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Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR Save $550:
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Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR Save $500:
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Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR Save $450:
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Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Save $450:
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Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Save $400:
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Fujifilm GFX50SII (Save $800):
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Fujifilm X-T4 (Save $150):
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Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R (Save $500):
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Fujinon XF1.4X TC WR (Save $100):
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Fujinon XF2X TC WR (Save $100):
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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Save $100):
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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Save $100):
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Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Save $200):
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Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 ( Save $130):
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Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 (Save $120):
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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX (Save $200):
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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Save $100):
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Sirui 75mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (Save $200):
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New Stuff
Fujifilm X-T5:
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Fujifilm X-H2:
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Fujinon XF56mm f1.2 MKII:
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Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4:
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Fujifilm X-H2S:
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Fujinon XF18-120mm F4.0 LM PZ WR:
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Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR:
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Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
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Samsung 4TB SSD Save 42%: Amazon / B&H Photo / Adorama

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

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

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: 
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Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2023
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
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CineD Fujifilm Frame.io NAB Demo

CineD created a video about using Fujifilm’s new Frame.io with Fujifilm X-H2/X-H2S at NAB 2023. CineD is one of the first 5 teams to gain access to Fujifilm’s Frame.io which Fujifilm claims will someday remove the need for interchangeable storage in cameras. In a busy WiFi environment like NAB, the connection struggled, but in less busy environments like the desert cellphone LTE worked flawlessly.

The technology isn’t perfect yet, but it is impressive and helps to save time especially if you are not on overly crowded WiFi. CineD used camera to cloud at NAB and it helped them to work more efficiently with their team in Argentina, Italy, and elsewhere. This is what Fujifilm and Adobe hope to see more of in the future. The technology isn’t perfect today, but it is very useful.

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ON1 introduces ON1 Photo Keyword AI 2023: Make All of Your Photos Discoverable and Easier to Manage


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June 14th, 2023 – Salem, Oregon – As a leading provider of innovative photo editing software apps, we are thrilled to announce ON1 Photo Keyword AI 2023, a new simple-to-use application that makes your photos discoverable by intelligently finding and organizing them using the power of AI (coming next week). Anyone can now search and view their photos with Photo Keyword AI based on photo content without doing the work you would find in most other photo-organizing software.

Many photographers today are faced with manually adding keywords, finding specific photos shot in different years or locations, identifying duplicates, and more. Our new application leverages machine learning and powerful browsing capabilities to address these time-consuming tasks, making rediscovering or searching your photos effortless.

“We all know how tagging, organizing, and even managing photos, in general, can be a pain. Well, with Photo Keyword AI, we can all say goodbye to the time-consuming tasks of manually tagging photos and instead focus on more fun parts like rediscovering their favorite images just by doing simple searches,” said Dan Harlacher, VP of Product at ON1. “Our software combines the power of machine learning with a full-featured browser, delivering an intuitive solution that really improves the way photographers can search their photo libraries.”

To start, ON1 Photo Keyword AI’s automatic keyword generation feature will allow users to bid farewell to the tedious task of manually tagging photos. The advanced machine learning algorithms scan each image, recognizing over 800 objects and photo elements. Additionally, related keywords are added automatically, ensuring more accurate search results. This is accomplished locally, using on-device intelligence, without uploading your photos to the cloud.

The software’s capabilities go far beyond keyword tagging, though. ON1 Photo Keyword AI can also detect faces, estimate age and gender, determine location using GPS metadata, and classify photos based on photographic traits such as key, contrast, vividness, focal length, and predominant color. These features enable photographers to quickly find the images they need in their extensive photo collections.

One of the highlights of ON1 Photo Keyword AI is its lightning-fast browser, empowering users to view, organize, and cull their photos seamlessly. The complete metadata support, including nested keywords, descriptions, EXIF, IPTC, and XMP support, ensures all relevant information is captured and accessible in the app. Importing photos from memory cards, cameras, or phones is a breeze with the built-in import dialog, allowing users to select the desired images, designate their destination, rename files, and add metadata simultaneously. ON1 Photo Keyword AI is built on a robust database offering unparalleled speed and performance. It lets users view photos faster, search entire collections, and create albums of their favorite work.

ON1 Photo Keyword AI supports many file formats, including raw photos from over 800 cameras and PSD, TIF, JPG, PNG, HEVC, and most video files. The software’s versatile search functionality allows users to type a word or phrase to search any metadata field. Users can also search by star and color rating, number of faces, age and gender, file type, camera settings, size, and more. The advanced search capabilities will enable users to have simultaneous searches across multiple fields, with the ability to save searches for future use.

Finding duplicates and similar photos is effortless with ON1 Photo Keyword AI, freeing up valuable storage space. The software’s batch-processing feature empowers users to export copies of their photos in different formats, customize file naming conventions, control metadata, and even add watermarks. For photographers seeking to showcase their work, ON1 Photo Keyword AI provides a fully color-managed workflow for printing photos, including the ability to preview them with soft proofing, print packages, and contact sheets.

ON1 Photo Keyword AI differentiates itself from its competitors through its unique features. Unlike integrated platforms such as Apple Photos, Google Photos, and Adobe Lightroom Cloud, ON1 offers a browse-first approach that allows photographers to organize their photos however they prefer, without extensive cataloging or uploading to the cloud. The built-in import dialog simplifies downloading photos from various devices. At the same time, the automatic XMP embedding ensures all automatic keywords and metadata are viewable and searchable in other applications like Adobe Lightroom Classic or Capture One.

To learn more about ON1 Photo Keyword AI and its features, please visit the ON1 website at https://www.on1.com.

About ON1
ON1 is a leading provider of innovative photo editing software and solutions for photographers of all levels. With a commitment to delivering powerful yet user-friendly software tools, ON1 has empowered photographers worldwide to achieve their creative vision and streamline their workflow. The company’s product line includes the award-winning ON1 Photo RAW, ON1 Resize AI, ON1 NoNoise AI, ON1 Effects, ON1 Sky Swap AI, ON1 Portrait AI, ON1 HDR, and now ON1 Photo Keyword AI.

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Fujifilm GFX100/GFX50S NP-T125 Battery Discontinued‽


Asobinet is reporting that the Fujifilm GFX NP-T125 battery is discontinued, which would be very bad news for Fujifilm GFX100 and Fujifilm GFX50S owners. I hope it is not true
but at this time Amazon has a few third-party sellers B&H Photo has a used battery and Adorama has the battery listed as coming soon.

[Manufacturer’s inventory limit]
* Only a few manufacturers and over-the-counter stocks are left. Please forgive me when it is sold out at the time of ordering.

Thankfully there are some third-party options for now and if I were to pick one third-party battery to stock up on it would be the Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack), but there are only 6 in stock.

via Asobinet

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