Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Sigma Firmware Updates

Sigma updated their MC-11 EF adapter to v.1.14, which you can download here. ● It has become compatible with the SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM|Art for Canon. ● It has become compatible with the SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Canon that have the latest firmware Ver.2.01. Sigma updated their MC-11 SA-E adapter to v.1.10, which you can download […]

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DPReviewTV: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE

Surprisingly DPReviewTV was unable to secure a Sony a7RIII to test the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE, which is currently a hard lens to find. So they did all of their testing on a Sony a7RII. Overall they seem impressed with the lens, but they try to downplay the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di […]

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Dustin Abbott: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Review

The Tamron 28-75m has better CA performance than the G Master according to Dustin Abbott, which is surprising and impressive. The Tamron also has a unique macro advantage at 28mm, which the GM can’t match. Of course, Dustin picks the GM as the best overall, but I am not sure I agree with him after […]

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Voigtlander MACRO APO LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 Update

The Voigtlander MACRO APO LANTHAR 110mm f/2.5 will be available for pre-order on June 19 according to nokishita. Main specifications Focal length: 110 mm Number of diaphragm blades: 10 sheets Maximum F value: F 2.5 Shortest shooting distance: 35 cm Minimum F value: F22 Maximum diameter x Full length: Φ 78.4 × 99.7 mm Click stop: 1/3 Filter diameter: Φ 58 mm Lens configuration: 12 groups 14 […]

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SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Notice of Release Date Determination for Sony E Mount

SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Notice of Release Date Determination for Sony E Mount We are pleased to announce the release date for SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Sony E mount for this time. This product developed a control algorithm such as AF driving method and optimization of communication speed as […]

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: Review Round-up and Bug Update

The first part of Dustin Abbott’s review is very good an interestingly enough he hasn’t experienced the bug that has plagued some no matter how hard he tries to reproduce the error. Also, several sources are now saying that the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE firmware update will be performed exactly the same way Sony firmware […]

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