Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Chinese AF Zoom Lenses Coming Q2 2026

How2fly has leaked a lot of details about photography equipment over the years, and their leaks have been spot on, so it looks like we have a Chinese AF zoom lens to look forward to during Q2. A Chinese lens manufacturer that has never released an AF lens will launch a full-frame autofocus zoom lens […]

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Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift/Shift Announced For FE Mount

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon Laowa’s New Tilt-Shift Lens – 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift & Shift – Your Vision, Precisely in Control Laowa, a leading innovator in camera lens design, proudly announces the dual launch of […]

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Tamron 6-Year Lens Warranty Updated

Tamron America announced updates to its 6-Year Limited Warranty program, aimed at providing more value and support for photographers and videographers in North America. This enhancement builds on their existing warranty, which offers coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for six years from the date of purchase when purchased from an authorized retailer. Key […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang Interview With Kim Dubin Samyang’s Product and Planning Manager

Phototrend posted a lengthy interview with Kim Dubin Samyang’s product and planning manager at CP+2026. You can read the full interview on Phototrend or check out the translated, summarized interview below: Strategic Overview & Development Philosophy User-Driven Innovation: Samyang is using these 3D prototypes to gather feedback from users and media before finalizing production. The […]

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New Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF: 20-50mm f/2, 28-85mm f/2, 200mm f/1.8, 28-135mm f/2.8, 60-180mm f/2.8, and 300mm f/4 at CP+ 2026

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang showed off four prototype lenses at CP+ 2026 the 20-50mm f/2, 28-85mm f/2, 200mm f/1.8, and 300mm f/4. Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lenses are sold under the Rokinon or Samyang name in America. It would be nice if they used the Schneider Kreuznach name they purchased.  Schneider Kreuznach × […]

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CP+ 2026: Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki on Unprecedented Lens Demand, APS-C, AI, and Market Trends

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II ART: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF Cine Zoom Lens with AF: B&H Photo / Amazon Sigma CEO Mr. Kazuto Yamaki was interviewed by Phototrend at CP+ 2026. You can find a translated summary of the entire interview below or check out the French interview […]

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