Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Thypoch is Teasing A Trio Of New AF Lenses

Thypoch is currently teasing a trio of new silver lenses slated for an official announcement at the Salon de la Photo et de la Vidéo in Paris from October 8 to 11, 2026. Thypoch will probably release a 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 set of AF lenses, but we will have to wait […]

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Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

Laowa announced the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO, which you can buy directly via VenusOptics. The ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro is the World’s 1st full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification. Combining life-size detail with a versatile wide-angle perspective, it delivers outstanding sharpness, precise autofocus, and a fast f/2.8 aperture […]

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7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Now Available

7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF: B&H Photo The Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Lens from 7Artisans is a compact wide-angle lens in a durable metal body. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm, this lens offers a sweeping, exaggerated perspective that is perfect for landscapes, lifestyle photography, and exaggerated portraits. A maximum aperture […]

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Laowa Shakes Up the Market with the New FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer Tilt-Shift Lens

Venus Optics has just officially released its latest optical marvel: the Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer tilt-shift lens. Bringing a rare and ultra-fast f/2 aperture to the wide-angle tilt-shift space, this new lens is aimed squarely at architectural, landscape, and astrophotography professionals looking for ultimate creative control without breaking the bank. Unprecedented Speed […]

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LT: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE Review

Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Lenstips published its full review of the Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt from the review below: Pros: small, shapely, and lightweight casing for given parameters, good image quality in the frame centre, sensible […]

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Viltrox to Unveil New Lenses & Production Solutions at IBC2026

Viltrox to Unveil New Lenses & Production Solutions at IBC2026 Under the theme of “MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SEE”, it will unveil an exciting new range of products spanning lenses, lighting, and monitoring equipment. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Sep. 10, 2026 — Viltrox, a global imaging brand dedicated to developing innovative optical and imaging solutions, […]

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