Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

New Kase AF 24mm f/3.8 Full-Frame Pancake

Kase will announce a new AF 24mm f/3.8 FE full-frame pancake lens. In the US, Kase Optics products are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon. Here are the details and product video on the new lens: 24mm full-frame autofocus wide-angle lens Weight: 60g VCM (Voice Coil Motor) autofocus motor 6 elements in 6 groups Minimum […]

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LT: Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO Review – Very Well-Put-Together

Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO: B&H Photo / Amazon The Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO was recently announced an Lens Tips published its full review which you can read here or check out the exhirpt below: Pros solid, weather-sealed casing made of aluminum, excellent image resolution in the frame centre, very good image resolution on the edge […]

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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 Announced and Available

7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8: B&H Photo The 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8  is now announced and available via B&H Photo Key Features Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16 Standard Telephoto Prime Minimum Focus Distance: 2.2′ 5 HR and 6 ED Elements 16 Elements in 13 Groups 12-Blade Diaphragm AF/MF Mode Switch Customizable Function Button Filter Thread Diameter: […]

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New Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter

The new Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter is now available from B&H Photo. Enhanced support for heavier lenses: improved structural design to handle bulkier cinema primes, zooms, or lenses with matte boxes or follow-focus rigs. Locking mechanism: it provides a more secure mount to prevent unintended rotation or loosening […]

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Tamron 50-130mm f/2.8 Inner Zoom Patent Spotted (P2026105742)

Tamron has recently filed a patent application in Japan (P2026105742) for an interesting new lens design: a 50-130mm f/2.8 zoom lens. What makes this patent particularly notable is that it outlines an inner zoom optical system. Key Patent Details (P2026105742): Applicant: Tamron Co., Ltd. Filing Date: December 16, 2024 Publication Date: June 26, 2026 Purpose: […]

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Sirui and Songraw Are Teasing New Lenses

Sirui and Songraw are teasing new lenses in July for the Sony E mount. Songraw AF 85mm f/1.2 “Youth Edition” lens (E/Z) on July 8th New Sirui compact (“pocket”) telephoto lens on July 2nd Sirui lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo Songraw lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo via […]

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