Here is a new review of the new Sigma 20-60mm L-mounr lens.

Preorders:
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK
Sigma 20-60mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK

Many of you have asked me about the meaning behind this teaser. I’m sorry to disappoint you, folks, but it refers to a new 25% cashback promotion running from October 5 to 11 at participating retailers across Latin America.

Julias report from Kyoto:

• Cameras Used: Lumix S1R II, S1 II, and Panasonic S5 series.
• Featured Lenses:
  ⚬ 35mm f/1.8: Julia’s primary lens for tight streets, markets, and cramped spaces.
  ⚬ 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8: Used for portraits, golden hour shots, and telephoto compression (especially from balcony views and across streets).

Finally some great gear is about to be announced. Particularly 2027 will be super interesting 😉

fpSup published a home made firmware for the Sigma FP. Before we kick off….be aware of the RISKS! Installing a modified firmware can brick your camera and developer Vitali LI stresses that it remains a work in progress and should be used at your own risk.

The modified firmware adds a 3K mode to the camera’s Quick Set menu, enabling 12-bit CinemaDNG recording at 3000 × 2000 and 24 fps to an external SSD. Unlike the standard 16:9 recording mode of the Sigma Fp it uses the sensor’s entire 3:2 area. It works through native 2×2 and even reduces the Rolling Shutter down to 12.44ms.

It’s possible more new features will be made available in the future.  But would you risk ruining a $2500 camera for that?

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via CineD

Venus Optics announced the new ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO L-mount lens. You can get it for $449 at Venus Store, Amazon, BHphoto. Pity it’s only manual focus when the E/Z/EF version do support autofocus.

What makes the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 special is its combination of a wide 35mm perspective and true 1:1 macro magnification—a pairing Laowa claims is a world first for a full-frame autofocus lens. It can capture life-size detail while retaining more of the subject’s surroundings than a traditional telephoto macro lens. It also features APO optics for minimal color fringing, an f/2.8 aperture, weather-resistant metal construction.

The new Brightin Star 50mm f/2.0 L-mount tri-sight lens is now available for preorder at Amazon, Brightin Star, BHphoto. The lens features rotatable aperture blades with three distinct shapes, allowing photographers to create custom, shaped bokeh patterns (such as stars or hearts) on the fly without using external filters.

Well known Youtube Chris Hau shares the one camera he takes to travel around the world. And it’s the Lumix S9!

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Lumix S9 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK

Viltrox L-mount lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Viltrox.

Here are the more reviews:

Preorders:
Sigma 85mm f/1.2 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK
Sigma 20-60mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton, WexUK