Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Sigma Patents For 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm F1.2 and F1.4 Lenses Found

Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The patents for the Sigma 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm F1.2 and F1.4 were found. The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 hasn’t been released yet.  You can check them out below: overview [Publication number] P2025124346 [Release date] 2025-08-26 [Name of invention] Optical system […]

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7Artisan AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C Announced Overseas

The 7Artisan AF 10mm f/2.8 for X and E-mount was announced in Asia, and it should be available from Amazon and other retailers soon. 11 elements in 10 groups 7-blade diaphragm minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters metal body weighs approximately 231 grams 62mm circular filters Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts full-frame equivalent angle […]

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7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Now Available

The 7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye, which we first covered here, is now available for purchase on B&H Photo and Amazon. Improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper images compatible with 40MP cameras Fluorescent scales Technical specifications:

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New Leitz HEKTOR Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras

Introducing Leitz HEKTOR Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras Wetzlar, Germany – September 10, 2025 – Leitz Cine enters the mirrorless lens market with the Leitz HEKTOR lenses, a brand new set of prime lenses designed specifically for cameras using mirrorless mounts. The lenses come in six focal lengths: 18, 25, 35, 50, 73 and 100mm, all […]

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ZEISS Loxia Lens Production Discontinuation Notice

The Zeiss Loxia lineup of lenses is being discontinued, but there are still some discounted Loxia 2.8/21 and Loxia 2.4/85 left at this time. The Loxia 2/35 is also discounted and in stock still, but it hasn’t made the list of discontinued lenses yet. ZEISS Camera Lens Production Discontinuation Notice (Updated September 2025) ZEISS Camera […]

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Additional Laowa 200mm f/2 Coverage

The Laowa 200mm f/2 is expected to be a highly sought-after lens when it is released due to its attractive price point and unique design. Below is a summary of the things discussed in the video above. Key Features: Unique Design [01:12]: The lens features a distinctive blue color, setting it apart from competitors’ typical […]

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