Sigma 50-140mm F2.8 for Mirrorless APS-C Patent Found

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Sigma 50-140mm f/2.8 DC DN

The patent for the Sigma 50-140mm f/2.8 APS-C mirrorless lens has been found.

This would be the first telephoto DC DN (APS-C) lens from Sigma and it would go to compete with one of Fujifilm’s best lenses, the Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR.

  •  Application: Sigma Co., Ltd.
    Public number: P2023090116
    Application number: P 2021204904
    Release date: 2023-06-29
    Name of invention: Imaging optics
  • [Issue] Provides a small imaging optics with a small open F value in the entire zoom range.
  • Mirrorless cameras have a smaller housing due to the abolition of mirrors, so it is required to miniaturize the imaging optics accordingly. In addition, large aperture zoom lenses with small open F values are required throughout the zoom range.
  • In Patent Document 1, a positive read type zoom lens with an open F value of about 2.8, which is bright and the lens group on the object side is fixed to the image surface at the time of variable doubling is disclosed. The convenience and robustness are high due to the fact that the optical total length does not change, but there is a problem that the size of the imaging optical system is large.
  • In Patent Document 2, a positive read zoom lens with a bright open F value of about 2.8 and a shortened optical total length at the wide angle end is disclosed. However, there are many lenses with large diameters that move when multiplying on the image side rather than the opening aperture, so the mechanism required for the transformation is larger and the diameter size of the lens barrel is larger.
  • This invention is made in light of this situation, and aims to provide a small imaging optics with a small open F value throughout the zoom range.
  • Example 1 (for 50-140mm F2.8 APS-C)
    Zoom ratio 2.70
    Wide angle intermediate telephoto
    Focal length 50.50 85.38 136.50
    F number 2.92 2.92 2.92
    Total angle of view 30.62 18.00 11.40
    Statue height 14.20 14.20 14.20
    Lens total length 125.00 137.38 145.00

Fujinon XF 50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

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Viltrox EF-GFX PRO and EF-GFX Firmware Updates

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Viltrox has released firmware updates for the Viltrox EF-GFX PRO and the Viltrox EF-GFX.

Firmware Details

  1. Added the function of memory parameters when the power is off. The button on the adapter ring switches the A mode and the P mode, and the set parameters can be saved when the power is off.
  2. Calibrated the aperture table of the lens and the adjustable range of the aperture value.
  3. The EXIF ​​information of the photos is added, and the photos taken can query the detailed information of the lens, focal length, aperture and other information and the company’s LOGO.
  4. Added lens anti-shake function.
  5. Added lens switching AF->MF focus mode.
  6. Improve focus speed and focus stability.
  7. 62 lenses are compatible with GFX50X, GFX50S and GFX100S cameras.
  8. The camera with non-contact manual lens keeps flashing and cannot take pictures.

Here are the download links

List of Smart Adapters

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It’s All About the Latest and Greatest (X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20) – Roundup

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For this weekend we have a roundup covering all the latest and greatest 5th generation Fujifilm gear.

Gear Covered in this roundup

The Roundup

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