Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

New AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 Listed Early

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 27, 2025

B&H Photo listed the AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 early, and it is likely APS-C since it is also for Fujifilm X mount. There are no details about this lens at this time, but you can preorder one from B&H Photo today.

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OL: Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 FE EVO Review – Almost Excessively Sharp

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 26, 2025

Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Optical Limits has posted its full review of the Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO, the first EVO line lens from Viltrox. You can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Optically, it’s almost excessively sharp while still maintaining a nice bokeh. On the […]

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AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 24, 2025

The AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 has been officially announced, and it is now available from B&H Photo. Key Features Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16 Fast-Aperture Portrait Lens Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements Two High Refraction Elements 10 Elements in 7 Groups 11-Blade Diaphragm AF/MF Switch Customizable Function Button Electronic Contacts & Aperture Selection USB Port for […]

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New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8S DF Full Frame Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 22, 2025

The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8S DF was announced, and it is currently listed on Amazon. This lens should not be confused with the old APS-C lens that has been out for a long time now. Specification: Double Fn function keys for easy operation Compact and lightweight, elaborately manufactured, the maximum diameter and length is 68*85mm, and […]

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Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 Model A075l Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 21, 2025

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2: B&H Photo TAMRON announces the launch of the evolved G2 All-in-One 8x Zoom, 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2 (Model A075) for Sony E-mount Full-Frame Mirrorless October 21, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch […]

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Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO FE Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 20, 2025

Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO  was announced today, as expected, and the price is very compelling since the early reviews are very positive. Key Features Full-Frame | f/2 to f/16 Fast Portrait-Length Lens Nano-Coating and Resistance Coating 2 ED & 2 HR Lens Elements Minimum […]

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