Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

PT: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review – A New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF: Venus Optics / B&H Photo Phototrend published a very positive review of the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF calling it the “The New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses”, which is high praise. The review is in French and can be read in full here, but I have reproduced some translated excerpts below: “a major […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Announced

  The first details about the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 were shared yesterday and the lens was announced today as expected. This looks like an interesting option for photographers looking for an affordable well built 85mm f/1.4 lens. Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo Unparalleled Image Quality – SIRUI AURORA 85mm F1.4 offers outstanding […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 AF Lenses

  Sirui will announce the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount on October 25th 2024. It is already listed for sale on a German website for €545. Product information “SIRUI AU85-E Aurora 85mm F1.4 Full Frame Lens (E Mount, Black)” The SIRUI AU85-E is a full-format lens with an E-mount connection. With an aperture of F1.4 , high-quality […]

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7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye

7Artisans is rumored to be announcing a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for E/Z/R/L for $278 which will replace the current model. Improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper images compatible with 40MP cameras Fluorescent scales 7Artisan lenses can be found on Amazon. Technical specifications: Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus […]

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PT: Sigma Interview at Salon de la Photo 2024 – Atypical Lens Design, Record Sales, Canon RF Mount, Camera Company Talk, Hybrid Shooters, and More

French photography site Phototrend published its interview with Managing Director Foucauld Prové from Sigma at the Salon de la Photo 2024 show which you can read in French here and check out a translated summary of it below: Sigma has launched some great lenses in 2024 including the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II and the unique […]

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Sirui Teased It’s First Full Frame Aurora AF f/1.4 Lens

SIRUI teased its new Full Frame autofocus f/1.4 lens on weibo which will certainly come to Sony FE mount. I hope they release something unique because there are already tons of 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 AF lenses for E-mount. They also make some great anamorphic lenses. SIRUI lenses can be found on Amazon and […]

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