Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

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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C-4 Precision Optics 4.9mm f/3.5 Hyper Fisheye 270-Degree Field of View for Sony E

The C-4 Precision Optics 4.9mm f/3.5 is a specialty, Hyper Fisheye lens with a ridiculous 270-degree field of view. It provides a fully-circular fisheye image on full frame Sony E-mount cameras. Key features include: Designed for full frame Sony E-mount cameras Fully-circular fisheye image on full frame cameras 270-degree field of view on full frame […]

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD at WPPI

Tamron was at WPPI with the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD and Sara with Tamron posted some photos to her page, which you can see above. Further, Matt Granger grabbed one from the booth for a bit which you can see below. The new Tamron 70-180mm looks like it is nicely proportioned for Sony […]

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New Tokina ATX-M Full Frame/APS-C E-Mount Lenses Announced

Press Release This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Tokina brand. In May, 1950 Tokyo Koki Manufacturing company (President, Mr. Denkichi KAWAGUCHI) was established in Shinjuku District, Tokyo as an optical products manufacturer and started designing and manufacturing Tokina brand lenses. During this long period Tokina has left a great legacy behind. We are […]

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