LT: Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 5, 2026


Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo

Lens Tips published its full review of the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4, and you can read the full review here or an excerpt below:

Pros:

  • excellent image quality in the center of the frame,
  • good image quality at the edge of the APS-C sensor,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • low lateral chromatic aberration,
  • reasonably well-controlled coma,
  • low astigmatism,
  • moderate vignetting on an APS-C sensor,
  • quiet, fast, and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

  • problems with the aperture stopping down properly,
  • excessive distortion,
  • some issues with spherical aberration,
  • significant vignetting on a full-frame sensor,
  • poor performance against bright light,
  • noticeable focus breathing.

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Sigma Product Launch Event Scheduled for October 24th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 4, 2026

Launch event + Meet and Greet

24.10.2026
STURMFREI BUDE, LUXEMBURGER STRASSE 124-126, 50939 COLOGNE

Discover. Try it out. Be inspired.

Be one of the first to experience a new product launch up close at the Sigma launch event in Cologne .

Jean Noir not only shares his practical experience with the new product in a short presentation, but also provides an insight into working with the product in a live shooting afterwards.

Martin Krolop also shares his professional expertise on the features and highlights of the new product.

Test the new product and our other high-quality products on-site and chat with our experienced Sigma photographers. We look forward to welcoming Stefan Beutler, Elena Peters, Regine Heuser, Frank Jurisch, Max Maerschalck, and Patrick Rettler for a great meet and greet .

Our expert Sigma staff are happy to assist you with advice.

You can thoroughly test our new product on site. If you would like to take your own pictures home, please bring your own SD card.

Your ticket includes access to all program events, including meals.

Look forward to a day full of inspiration, exchange and photographic passion – we look forward to seeing you.

Program changes are possible and remain reserved.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Date: October 24, 2026

Address: Sturmfreie Bude, Luxemburger Straße 124-126, 50939 Cologne

You can find more information HERE .

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Thypoch is Teasing A Trio Of New AF Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 3, 2026

Thypoch is currently teasing a trio of new silver lenses slated for an official announcement at the Salon de la Photo et de la Vidéo in Paris from October 8 to 11, 2026. Thypoch will probably release a 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 set of AF lenses, but we will have to wait until October 8th to 11th to find out. This might even be related to a post we made back in 2024 about Thypoch releasing AF lenses, which you can check out here.

Thypoch Lenses can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon.

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Notice Regarding the Supply of the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” Lens for α [E-mount] Digital SLR Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 2, 2026

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Notice Regarding the Supply of the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” Lens for α [E-mount] Digital SLR Cameras

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

Orders for the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS “SEL600F63GM” lens for α [E-mount] digital SLR cameras, which began on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, have far exceeded our expectations, and there may be delays in delivery.

We are currently working diligently to meet our customers’ requests as much as possible, so please bear with us for a little while longer

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Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 1, 2026


Laowa announced the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO, which you can buy directly via VenusOptics.

The ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro is the World’s 1st full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification. Combining life-size detail with a versatile wide-angle perspective, it delivers outstanding sharpness, precise autofocus, and a fast f/2.8 aperture — all in a durable all-metal body. Ideal for product, food, nature, and environmental macro photography.

Specification

NameACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro AF FF
FormatFull Frame
Focal Length35mm
Aperture Rangef/2.8-22
Angle of View63.4°
Magnification1x
In-focus driving modeAutofocus (AF), Manual (MF)
Lens Structure13 elements in 10 groups
Aperture BladesAF: 9
MF: 13
Min. Focusing Distance180mm
Min. Working Distance48.6mm
Filter Thread SizeØ72mm
DimensionApprox. Ø 87.4mm*Ø79mm (EF Mount, without lens hood)
WeightSony E: 560g
Nikon Z: 570g
Canon EF: 530g
Without lens hood and lens cap
MountsAF:Canon EF / Sony E / Nikon Z
MF:Canon RF / L mount
PriceUSD 449


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7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 29, 2026


7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF: B&H Photo

The Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Lens from 7Artisans is a compact wide-angle lens in a durable metal body. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm, this lens offers a sweeping, exaggerated perspective that is perfect for landscapes, lifestyle photography, and exaggerated portraits. A maximum aperture of f/2 makes it simple to work in low-light situations and provides greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. It has a minimum focusing distance of 7.9″ and offers an expansive 77° angle of view.

Additional Details

  • f/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and subject isolation
  • Nine-blade diaphragm for a soft bokeh effect when employing selective focus techniques
  • 52mm front filter thread for mounting lens filters
  • Robust, all-metal body for long-term durability
  • USB-C port for easy firmware updates
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