Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Sigma ART 35mm f/1.2 DG DN II Coming Soon

Sigma will release the Sigma ART 35mm f/1.2 DG DN II for Sony E-mount soon. The first-generation lens can only be found refreshed for E-mount on Amazon at this time. The first-generation lens has been discontinued for some time. SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama via Photorumors

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Sigma 250–500mm f/6: The Super-Telephoto Zoom Redefined

Sigma 250–500mm f/6: The Super-Telephoto Zoom Redefined Published: July 2025  |  Category: Gear NewsSigma’s latest patent (JP2025-102082) reveals a bold new direction for long-range photography: a 250–500mm f/6 telephoto zoom lens designed to be both compact and powerful. While Sigma is no stranger to super-telephoto optics—cue the legendary 200–500mm f/2.8 “green monster”—this new design emphasizes […]

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Meike AF35mm f/1.8 Pro Coming Soon

Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro: Amazon / B&H Photo The Meike AF35mm f/1.8 Pro has been announced overseas and will be available in the US soon for $369 in the Meike Amazon storefront. 10 groups and 12 pieces 3 ED low-dispersion lenses and 2 aspherical minimum focusing distance is 0.35 meters filter interface is 58mm less than 400 grams […]

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Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE, Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE, and Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE Prima Series from LK Samyang Images

We are getting our first good look at the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE, Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE, and Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE Prima Series from LK Samyang that was first reported here. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony […]

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Tamron 40-500mm f/4.5-8.2 and Tamron 50-600mm f/4.5-8.2 Patents Found

A Patent was filed for a Tamron 40-500mm f/4.5-8.2 and Tamron 50-600mm f/4.5-8.2.  These lenses probably won’t come out anytime soon, but you can see renderings of them above or read the patent below: overview [Publication number] P2025100076 [Release date] 2025-07-03 [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device [Application date] 2023-12-22 [Applicant] [Identification number] […]

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New Prima Series from LK Samyang

Samyang has been making some interesting moves lately, and they just announced a new lineup of lenses on Instagram, the Prima Series from LK Samyang. The post is accompanied by the following statement: 📸 Start your journey with the new Prima Series from LK Samyang. Portable. Practical. Perfect for creators. Easier to carry, more enjoyable […]

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