Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D Reviews and More

The Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D is a very interesting lens for those that like to shoot wide and it’s even a good option for those on a budget. I have had my Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D for a few months now, but haven’t had many opportunities to use it, but every time I do I […]

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Sony 400mm f/2.8 FE vs Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and More

Now that camerasize.com has the Sony 400mm in their system we can see how similar in size it is to Canon’s 400mm, but the body size makes a pretty big difference in how you perceive the comparison. Sony also enjoys a weight and balance advantage too, because they arranged the lens so that the heavy glass […]

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More Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Reviews

Some have discouraged comparing the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM, but almost everyone that has the lens in hand says that it is sharper than the G Master. Hopefully, more of these lenses become available soon because I know a lot of photographers are waiting to get their hands […]

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Neewer 35mm f/1.2 Fast Inexpensive Lens For E-Mount

There are so many fast lenses coming out today from China that it’s difficult to keep them straight, but the Neewer 35mm f/1.2 looks like an interesting option for those that want to start experimenting with super fast glass. 7artisans also makes a similar lens if you want to try a more established option. Specifications: Compatible Camera Mount: Fuji […]

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First Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 Review

Christopher Frost Photography published the first test video of the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8. This lens looks like a great lightweight option for your Sony a7 or even APS-C camera. According to Christopher, it is sharp wide open, but it reaches its peak performance around f/5.6. Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8: B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

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Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 110mm F/2.5 Pre-Orders Start

The new Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 110mm can be preordered at Adorama and should show up on B&H Photo and Amazon soon. MACRO APO_LANTHAR 110mm F2.5 full frame Sony E-mount lens  The Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 110mm F2.5, a 1:1 macro lens designed exclusively for full frame Sony E-mount cameras. The APO-LANTHAR designation is given to especially high […]

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