Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

KamLan 55mm f/1.4 Announced at CP+ 2022

The KamLan 55mm f/1.4 was announced at CP+2022. Below are the details via Google Translate: Focal length: 55mm Full-frame compatible Angle of view: 40.5 ° Open F value: F1.4 Lens configuration: 8 elements in 6 groups Number of aperture blades: 13 elements Shortest focal length: Approximately 0.3m Focus adjustment: Manual focus Compatible mounts: Sony FE, […]

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CP+ 2022 Tamron Announcements

Tamron released a CP+ 2022 video that you can view below, but it mainly relates to current products on the market, but dclife points out some interesting details. To start with Tamron is expected to release 5 lenses this year, but 3 of them are for X-mount with 2 of those being on E-mount already […]

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Tokina SZ 2x Extender For T-Mount TA-020

SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF & 2X EXTENDER KIT worldwide sales date announcement Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the sales release of the SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF & 2X EXTENDER KIT. Sales will commence on March 15, 2022. Tokina introduces the SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex […]

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First Look Voigtlander VM-E Close Focus II

The first images of the Voigtlander VM-E Close Focus II have come out and it looks like any other solid M mount adapter. We should see this adapter soon at B&H Photo. In addition to expanding the extension width of the proximity helicoid from the conventional 4.0 mm to 4.3 mm, the weight has been […]

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First Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 E FISH-EYE Review

Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 E FISH-EYE: Amazon Christopher Frost posted his full review of the Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 E FISH-EYE after the announcement the other day. Below are excerpts from the above video. Autofocus is rarely needed on this wide of a lens Will launch for around $300 180 Degree field of view Can […]

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Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 E FISH-EYE Announced

Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 E FISH-EYE: Amazon Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 X FISH-EYE and SZ 8mm F2.8 E FISH-EYE worldwide sales date announcement Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of the Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 FISH-EYE lens for Fuji X and Sony E (APS-C) camera mounts. SZ series offering a […]

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