Tamron Unveils AllIn-One Zoom Lens

Tamron has announced the 28200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), an all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 is a distillation of all Tamron’s accumulated all-inone zoom expertise, and has been specifically developed as an all-in-one zoom for daily use on a full-frame mirrorless camera. Tamron chose Model A071 as the model name in a nod to ‘71’ representing the world’s original allin-one zoom. The 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 is reportedly, the first all-in-one-zoom in the world to achieve a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. It features a precise arrangement of special lens elements that accommodate the increasingly high resolutions of today’s digital cameras. With its 117mm (4.6 in) length, 575g weight and filter diameter of 67mm, the lens offers excellent portability.

The zoom lens also contains 18 elements in 14 groups that include GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical), hybrid aspherical, XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements, precisely arranged to control chromatic and other aberrations, enabling high resolving power. The BBAR (BroadBand Anti-Reflection) Coating provides powerful anti-reflection properties to reduce ghosting and flare, resulting in clear and crisp images. In-camera correction features are utilised to mitigate distortion and shading to achieve uniformly high image quality from edge-to-edge at all zoom settings.

At the 28mm wide-angle end, the MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 0.19m (7.5 in), achieving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1.

The AF drive incorporates a sensor that accurately detects the position of the lens while the RXD motor unit delivers optimised AF control. This achieves very fast and accurate autofocus operation, allowing users to maintain tack-sharp focus on continuously moving subjects or when filming video. Seals are located at the lens mount area and other critical locations to deter infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops and afford moisture-resistant construction. This feature provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Also, the front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that has excellent water and oil-repellant qualities. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, moisture or oily fingerprints, allowing for much easier maintenance. Additionally, the handy Zoom Lock switch prevents unwanted barrel extension during transportation.

The lens is compatible with many of the advanced features such as Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion) and Camera-based lens unit firmware updates. The zoom lens will be available at a price of USD 729.

Devices has announced a 2TB CFexpress Type-B card which is reportedly its highestcapacity CFexpress Type-B card. The new card uses a PCIe 3.0 interface and NVMe storage for achieving read and write speeds up to 1,730MB/s and 1,430MB/s, respectively. Delkin reveals that its cards undergo extensive testing to ensure full functionality and performance with the latest CFexpress compatible camera systems.

Apart from the standard lifetime warranty, the cards also come with Delkin’s 48 hour replacement guaranty. The pricing or availability information for the same has not been shared by Delkin.

has announced the HD Pentax-D FA 85mm f/1.4ED SDM AW lens, the second fixed focal-length lens in the new-generation Pentax Star lens series. Designed for use with

Pentax K-mount D-SLR cameras, Star-series lenses boast the highest imaging performance of all Pentax lens line-ups. Pentax has reportedly developed a new, ringtype SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) exclusively for this new lens to enable high-speed autofocus operation, with an exterior design that assures a firm grip for manual-focus operation. The lens incorporates three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements to effectively minimise chromatic aberration, and a glassmoulded aspherical optical element to effectively compensate for spherical and chromatic aberrations and field curvature to deliver extra-clear, highcontrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness, even at open aperture. This design also reduces distortion to nearly zero at a focussing distance of four metres to deliver well-defined, distortionfree images over the entire focussing range, from the minimum focussing distance to infinity. It also boasts an f/1.4 maximum aperture, useful with many different subjects in a range of applications, including portraiture with an effectively defocused background, handheld shooting of indoor scenes and scenic photography. Developed as an AW (All Weather) model, the lens features dustproof, weather-resistant construction with eight special seals to prevent the intrusion of water into the lens barrel. The lens is available at www. us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging authorised retail outlets for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US $1899.95.

has announced a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 (S-R2060) based on the L-Mount system for the Lumix S Series fullframe digital single lens mirrorless camera. The Lumix S 20-60mm is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that covers from ultra-wide 20mm to standard 60mm focal length for versatile use including landscape photography. The wide viewing angle makes it easier to shoot indoors where space is limited and a close-up capability of 5.9 inches supports still life photography. The lens is made up of 11 elements in 9 groups and the use of 2 aspherical lenses and 3 ED (Extralow Dispersion) lenses effectively suppresses both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification.

The lens weighs approximately 350g and its rugged dust/splash-resistant design reportedly withstands use under harsh conditions, even at 14°F / -10°C. In addition, a fluorine coating on the front element repels water and oil and prevents them from attaching. The filter diameter is 67 mm, with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm. The Lumix S 20-60mm lens will be available at the end of July for US $599.99.

has launched the Photoshop Camera application for Android and iOS devices that runs on Sensei, Adobe’s AI technology. The application is designed to add creative effects and automated editing tools to minimise the amount of work required to beautify images as provided by other photography apps.

The application comes with a series of automatic quick fix tools such as portrait relighting and lens distortion correction and includes filters such as Portrait, Pop Art, Spectrum, Comic Skies, Double Expo, Mixed Media, Scenery, Bloom, Blue Skies and many more. Users also have the option to download additional filters created by different photographers and Instagram users. The Photoshop Express button at the top of the display allows you to link your image to the Photoshop Express app for additional adjustments. Adobe Photoshop Camera is available for Android and iOS users as a free download.

has launched its first ultra telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, along with two new L-mount teleconverters, USB Dock UD-11 and a new mount option for its 16mm, 30mm and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN contemporary lenses. The 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary lens is Sigma’s first ultra telephoto lens and has been designed specifically for mirrorless camera systems. The lens will be available in Sony E-mount and L-mount camera systems. It is devised to cover fullframe image sensors and is made of 22 elements in 16 groups including one low dispersion element (FLD) and four special low dispersion (SLD) elements. It has a stepping motor for autofocus, nine-blade aperture diaphragm, minimum aperture range of f/22–29 and a 67mm front filter thread. It measures 86mm in diameter, 197mm long and weighs 1,135g. The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is currently available for pre-ordering from Adorama and B&H at a price of US $950. Sigma’s new L-mount teleconverters, the TC-1411 with 1.4x magnification and the TC-2011 with 2x magnification are designed with Sigma’s renowned optical formulae. Both teleconverters feature a dust and splash-proof design similar to the Sigma Sports line lenses. The TC-1411 (1.4x) and TC-2011 (2x) are currently available for pre-ordering at a price of US $400 and $430, respectively. Sigma has also launched new docks for updating firmware and customising settings. The USB Dock UD-11 models use a USB Type-C connection, available for Sigma L-mount and Canon EF-M-mount and are available for preorder at a price of US $59. Another addition to Sigma’s newest collections is the launch of three f/1.4 mirrorless lenses for its L-mount camera systems. The 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses are similar to their Sony E-mount, Canon EF-Mmount and Micro Four Thirds predecessors, and are currently available for pre-ordering at a retail price of US $450, $340 and $480, respectively from Adorama and B&H.

has announced its brand new Interchangeable Clip Filters for Canon’s popular EOS R mirrorless cameras. The new interchangeable filters carry same quality construction, highquality glass and nano-coatings that are common in its range of clip filters for consumer cameras and the motion picture industry. It has been constructed with Aerospace grade 6061 aluminium alloy and processed with precision CNC machining. They come with double-sided Nano anti-smudge coating, making them completely waterproof, grease-proof and easy to clean.

The new system allows users to switch filters using a handy tool, providing users with a fast, simple and safe means for mounting and removing clip filters. It has been devised to sit in the camera mount, between the lens and sensor wherein the new interchangeable clip filters fit perfectly within the camera without touching the sensor, thereby preventing distortion from pressure, thermal expansion or contraction. The filter clips are compatible with the Canon EOS R, Ra and RP and provides sharp images even at long focal lengths. These interchangeable clip filters for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras are available at prices starting from US $90 onwards. All pricing and availability related information are available on the STC Optics website.