Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Size Comparison: Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE, Sigma 28-70mm, Sigma 24-70mm, Tamron 28-75mm, and Sony 24-70mm

Camersize comparison added the Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE to its line up so I decided to compare it to a variety of f/2.8 zoom lenses that are marked to similar photographers, which you can manipulate here. The Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 isn’t much smaller than the competition and it is a little larger than the […]

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Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 Full Frame Lenses Finally Available

The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 were announced in December of last year, but they have only recently become available via B&H Photo. It is kind of surprising that the 35mm is still only for preorder. These three lenses should be of excellent value and they are probably in limited stock due […]

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Viltrox 23/33/56mm Firmware 1.1.8/1.1.7 Released

Viltrox updated its 23/33/56mm autofocus lenses. Below are the details and download links. AF 56/1.4 E V1.1.8 1. Fix the problem that the camera cannot be turned on in some cases. Download Here AF 33/1.4 E V1.1.7 1. Fix the problem that the camera cannot be turned on in some cases. Download Here AF 23/1.4 […]

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Samyang/Rokinon AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE Preorders Started

The new Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 AF is being sold under both the Samyang and Rokinon name. B&H Photo is caring it under Rokinon and Adorama has it under Samyang and Rokinon.

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Monster Adapter KA-KE1 Magic Ring Pentax K to E-Mount Adapter

The Monster Adapter KA-KE1 Pentax K to E-Mount Adapter can be preordered from B&H Photo. Key Features Pentax K Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Supports Pentax K Screw-Drive AF Supports Electronic Communication Supports Infinity Focus Utilizes Phase-Detect Autofocus Mode via PentaxRumors

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Tokina atx-m 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.4 Announced Overseas

We have known to expect the Tokina atx-m 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.4 for a bit, but according to Nokishita they have just been announced overseas. Tokina officially announced “atx-m 23mm F1.4 E”, “atx-m 33mm F1.4 E” and “atx-m 56mm F1.4 E” overseas. Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama via Nokishita

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