Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Tamron 85mm F2.8 Di III and 125mm F1.8 Di III Patent Applications Found

[Public number] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-181000 (P2020-181000A) [Publication date] November 5, 2020 [Title of the Invention] A photographing lens and a photographing device [Application date] April 23, 2019 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000133227 [Name or name] Tamron Co., Ltd. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic lens and a photographic apparatus which are […]

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Tokina Cinema Vista 40mm T1.5 Announced

Tokina Cinema Vista 40mm T1.5 The new Cinema Vista 40mm T1.5 has an image circle of 46.7mm, which easily covers RED Monstro 8K VV and ARRI ALEXA LF Mini 4.5K Open Gate formats. The lens also has an area of illumination that will cover larger formats up to Alexa65 2:1 Open Gate. Why 40mm? One […]

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Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 Firmware Version V1.1.3 Released

Vitrox updated its 23mm lens again this time to improve video AF. It’s good to see them actively supporting their mirrorless AF glass. Donwload Here Firmware update instructions 1. Improve video autofocus Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H […]

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New Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Announced

Venus Optics announce the new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens – World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras (Preorder From Laowa) Anhui China, Oct 30, 2020 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer specialized in making unique camera lenses, pioneered Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras and medium format […]

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7artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.05 Announced

B&H Photo listed the 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.05 for preorder today. It looks like a fun lens for the price. It should also be available on Amazon soon.

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New Lensbaby Spark 2.0 With Sweet 50 Optic

Lensbaby announced its new Lensbaby Spark 2.0 With Sweet 50 Optic today and you can preorder on B&H Photo Reminiscent of the very first Lensbaby lens, the Spark 2.0 is a flexible lens body designed for use with Sony E-mount cameras and to be used in conjunction with the Optic Swap System. This Spark 2.0 is delivered with […]

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