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7Artisans’ AF 10mm f/2.8 Lens Is Here
credits: 7Artisans
7Artisans’ previously rumoured AF 10mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C cameras is here, launching first for Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts. As an ultra-wide 10mm prime (105.3° field of view), the lens is built around an 11-element, 10-group optical design that includes specialised elements to keep distortion and edge softness under control. It offers an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16 and uses a 7-blade diaphragm that can create a 14-point sunstar when you stop it down. The minimum focus distance is 0.3 meters, and it takes standard 62mm filters.
Autofocus is handled by an internal AF motor, and the lens fully supports EXIF data transmission so the camera records aperture, focal length, and focus info correctly. There is a simple AF/MF switch on the side for quick changes, plus a USB-C port for firmware updates, something that tends to matter with third-party AF lenses since body updates can break compatibility. At about 232 grams in E-mount, it stays relatively lightweight for an autofocus ultra-wide, and the metal body gives it bit of a more sturdy feel.
Other small but useful touches include a weather-sealed mount ring for basic dust and splash protection, making it suitable for outdoor use, though it is not a fully sealed system. Real-world performance (especially corner sharpness, flare handling, and AF accuracy with fast bursts) will be the interesting part to watch once people start testing it. The 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 is priced at $199 USD.
You can see full details and sample shots on 7Artisans’ website here
The OWC StudioStack
credits: OWC
OWC has introduced the StudioStack, an expansion unit that sits on top of the Mac Studio and adds a boost in storage and ports without taking up any extra desk space. Inside, it can hold both an NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (up to 8TB for now) and a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive up to 24TB, giving you as much as 32TB of extra room to work with. The NVMe slot is also ready for larger drives once 16TB models eventually hit the market. This setup makes it easier to split fast project storage from long-term media or backups, which of course is handy if your workflow jumps between heavy editing and big Lightroom libraries or archived footage.
Around the back, the StudioStack offers one USB-A 3.2 port and four Thunderbolt ports, three of which use the newer Thunderbolt 5 standard. One port is for a display, and one connects back to the Mac Studio, leaving you two Thunderbolt 5 ports for anything else you want to plug in. Two more USB-A ports live on the side for quick access. OWC also says the unit runs “near silent,” which is always a bonus.
The StudioStack ships pre-formatted for macOS (APFS/HFS+), but you can reformat it for Windows without any trouble. It does need its own power brick, though, so that is something to keep in mind if your desk is already a little cluttered. The Studio Stack is priced at $329.99 and is expected to ship in mid-December.
You can see full details on OWC’s website here
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