Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

LT: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Review – Excellent Frame Centre Image Quality

Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: B&H Photo/ Amazon / Adorama Lenstips published its full review of the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: handy, slight casing, excellent image quality on the frame centre, sensible image quality on the edge of the frame, slight longitudinal chromatic aberration, […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE Now Available

Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE can now be found at US retailers under the Rokinon name. Capture stunning landscapes, detailed portraits, and everything in between with the Rokinon AF 24–60mm f/2.8 Lens. Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, this portable lens provides […]

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New Viltrox Tilt-Shift Lens Design Patent and Teleconverter

Viltrox has a new patent for a tilt-shift lens – here are the details: Patent Type: Appearance design patent Patent Number: CN 309582035 S Publication Date : November 4, 2025 Application Number: 202530161871.0 Application Date: March 28, 2025 Patentee: Shenzhen Huafeng Technology Co., Ltd Designers: Liu Mingjun and Ruan Quanhua Product Name: Lens with model designation […]

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Tamron Holiday Savings Announced

Tamron Lenses Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $200: B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Save $150: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Save $100 B&H Photo / Amazon Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Save $100 B&H […]

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New Tamron 28-70mm f/2 Patent Found With a More Compact and Refined Design

A new Patent was found for a Tamron 28-70mm f/2 zoom lens. Previously, there was a Tamron 28-70mm f/2 patent found here, but this one is a new one that is slightly different with a more refined and compact design, which you can check out below with a brief comparison between the two patents: Tamron’s […]

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Sigma 200mm F2 OS and 300mm F2.8 OS Patents Found

Patents were found for a Sigma 200mm F2 OS and a Sigma 300mm F2.8 OS. overview [Publication number] P2025162727 [Release date] 2025-10-28 [Title of Invention] Imaging optical system [Application date] 2024-04-16 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation An imaging optical system is provided that is lightweight, has excellent correction for longitudinal […]

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