Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

DPReiew: Kazuto Yamaki Interview Covering Mirrorless, COVID-19, L-Mount, and More

DPReiew interviewed the CEO of Sigma Kazuto Yamaki about the future of Sigma and the photography market. Mr. Yamaki interviews are always enlightening so check out our bullet points below or read the full interview at DPR. COVID-19 hasn’t impacted their supply chain or sales in China much, but Sigma is concerned about the European […]

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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Lensbaby’s unreleased lens “Velvet 28” is showing up over seas on retailors sites and Nokishita noticed the listing. The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 will be available for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and MFT cameras. Lensbaby Velvet 28 for Canon EF is a 28mm, f/2.5 all-metal, hand-crafted art […]

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Product Photos Leaked

Nokishita leaked the product launch photos for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD today. It looks like we should see preorders for this lens soon so stay tuned. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama Tamron […]

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Tamron: No Interchangeable Lenses Delayed So Far

I have the full press release below, but here is the part that is more relevant to photographers: With regard to its products destined for use by surveillance camera manufacturers in China, since development projects on the camera manufacturer’s side will be subject to delays, the development of some products on the Tamron side will […]

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DPRTV: Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Hands-on Review

DPRTV tested the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 and found it to be a good value with some middling flaws that fit its price point. You can find details about the short video below or watch it above. Weather sealed Very lightweight 67mm filter thread 1:2 Macro close up capability Very sharp at 2.8 and even better […]

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Laowa Venus Optics 9mm Full-Frame Lens f5.6 Dreamer First Look

We first told you about the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 here and now diyphotography is giving us a first look at the lens, which will be rectilinear and cover full frame. It looks like they beat the hell out of it from the photo above and I am looking forward to the release of this lens. […]

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