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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 Announced and Available

7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8: B&H Photo The 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8  is now announced and available via B&H Photo Key Features Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16 Standard Telephoto Prime Minimum Focus Distance: 2.2′ 5 HR and 6 ED Elements 16 Elements in 13 Groups 12-Blade Diaphragm AF/MF Mode Switch Customizable Function Button Filter Thread Diameter: […]

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New Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter

The new Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter is now available from B&H Photo. Enhanced support for heavier lenses: improved structural design to handle bulkier cinema primes, zooms, or lenses with matte boxes or follow-focus rigs. Locking mechanism: it provides a more secure mount to prevent unintended rotation or loosening […]

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Tamron 50-130mm f/2.8 Inner Zoom Patent Spotted (P2026105742)

Tamron has recently filed a patent application in Japan (P2026105742) for an interesting new lens design: a 50-130mm f/2.8 zoom lens. What makes this patent particularly notable is that it outlines an inner zoom optical system. Key Patent Details (P2026105742): Applicant: Tamron Co., Ltd. Filing Date: December 16, 2024 Publication Date: June 26, 2026 Purpose: […]

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Sirui and Songraw Are Teasing New Lenses

Sirui and Songraw are teasing new lenses in July for the Sony E mount. Songraw AF 85mm f/1.2 “Youth Edition” lens (E/Z) on July 8th New Sirui compact (“pocket”) telephoto lens on July 2nd Sirui lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo Songraw lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo via […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens Announced

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon LK SAMYANG Introduces AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE Completing an Ultra-Light Compact Zoom System with Three Lenses Key Message Only 730g, exceptional lightweight performance in its class Constant F2.8 and 0.26x magnification for enhanced versatility Seamless focal range coverage from 14mm to […]

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LT: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II ART Review – An Excellent Lens

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II ART: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lens Tips posted its full Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG Art II, which you can read here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: solid, weather-sealed casing, excellent image quality in the frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor, good image quality on the […]

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