Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

F/1.2 Chinese AF Lenses Are Coming

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE: B&H Photo / Amazon There is a rumor about f/1.2 AF Chinese lenses coming that is probably just a rumor about the upcoming AF LAB lenses from Viltrox that we first shared here. You can read the rumor below: [Maybe a new domestic automatic lens will appear?] In the past two […]

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Tokina atx-m Series Firmware 03 Updates Released

Tokina released firmware update version 03 for its Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4, atx-m 33mm f/1.4, and atx-m 56mm f/1.4 lenses. You can download the updates here. It is unclear what this update addresses, but it came out in December. Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4: B&H […]

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More Vitrox Lab Lenses Coming Soon

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Viltrox already released the excellent Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE and not it looks like they are ready to roll out a few more high-quality prime lenses to pair it with. Expected Lenses Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Expected at NAB in April Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB […]

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ePZ: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Review – Outstanding Sharpness

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II was released a few months ago but ePhotozine just published its full review which you can read in full here or check out the pros/cons below: Pros Outstanding sharpness Virtually rectilinear Dust and moisture resistance Smaller and lighter than first version Almost […]

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New JINTU 27mm f/2.8

The JINTU 27mm f/2.8 can be found on Amazon and it is an interesting value option. The lens claims to have STM motors which isn’t very common at this price point, but there is very little on the web about this lens beyod the description on Amazon. Aperture range of F2.8-16; Lens constructed of 6 elements in […]

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Brightin Star 85mm Soft Announced Coming January 6th

The Brightin Star that was teased a few days ago has been revealed as an 85mm AF lens. There are quite a few fast 85mm lenses on the market so this is kind of a disapointing announcement. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 […]

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