Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Preorder NOW Available

I ordered my Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 about an hour or so ago, but I am just getting around to doing this post now. VenusOptics currently has their preorder link up and Amazon, B&H Photo, and Adorama should follow tomorrow. It looks like they still have filters available, so don’t miss out if this lens interests you. Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D $499.00 […]

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Affordable E-Mount Lenses: Zonlai 22mm F1.8 and Kamlan 50mm/F1.1

Zonlai 22mm F1.8 Large Aperture Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Sony E-mount APS-C: Amazon Zonlai 22mm F1.8 for APS-C Mirrorless Camera Focal Length: 22mm Aperture: F1.8~F16, 10-Blade Aperture, Click-step Aperture Ring Filter Diameter: 46mm Minimum Object Distance: 0.15m Focus Mode: Manual Lens Structure: 7 Groups 8 Elements Weight: 224g/7.92oz Size: 45*55mm Compatibility: Sony-E, Fuji-X, M4/3, […]

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Sigma Kazuto Yamaki Interview: Native vs Translator, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 ART, Faster Than 2.8 Zooms, And More

Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, pictured at the 2018 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan. - DPReview

DPReview Interviewed Mr. Yamaki CEO of Sigma at CP+ 2018 and I have summarized the key points below. The MC-11 is a translator so it’s like translating Japanese to English things are lost Sigma’s new lenses speak English so they communicate better Might release a new USB dock for Sony lenses in the future Wide zooms can […]

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Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM

image courtesy of Photosku Photosku published the specs of the Tamron 28-75mm Di III RXD FE compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM, which Tamron says it’s designed to compete against. For the first time in a long time, I am very interested in picking up a Tamron lens, but it will have to live up to the […]

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New Vello Canon EF/EF-S + Nikon F Lens Adapters Listed

New Vello Lens Adapter that allows Canon/Nikon aperture control listed at B&H Photo. Product Highlights Canon EF/EF-S/Nikon F Lens Integrated Aperture Diaphragm Infinity Focus Matte Black Interior Zinc Alloy Construction

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Deal of The Day: Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens for Sony E-Mount

Today only B&H Photo has the excellent Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS for Sony E-mount discounted. This is a great lens for Astrophotography if you’re looking to try something new. The fast wide Rokinon/Samyang lenses are some of the best out there for getting into astrophotography without breaking the bank. If you want to learn more […]

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