Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Viltrox 50mm Pro/85mm II FE Firmware 1.20/1.31 Updates Released

AF 50/1.4 Pro FE V1.20 Download Here Firmware update instructions: 1. Optimized the AF stability of the lens. 2. Fixed known issues. Viltrox AF 85/1.8 FE Mark II V1.31 Download Here Firmware update instructions: 1. Fixed an issue with abnormal vignetting on some camera models. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 […]

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Venus Optics Is Teasing A New Laowa Wide-Angle Zoom AF Lens

Venus Optics posted a survey a few days ago, allowing people to vote for their preferred wide-angle AF zoom lens. I translated the survey, so the dollar amounts are likely Yuan. This was followed by a teaser image below showing an aperture ring, zoom ring, and focusing ring. The lens looks like a wide-angle zoom AF […]

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Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 Announced

The Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8, the first third-party Chinese AF zoom lens for E-mount, has been announced with a constant f/2.8 aperture. If it comes to the west is should be available from B&H Photo since they sell Thypoch lenses, but we will have to wait and see. Full-frame Autofocus Sony E-mount f/2.8-f/22 Thypoch’s first AF […]

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New TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Full-Frame in Silver

The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens (E/Z/RF/L) is now also available in silver: Pre-orders: B&H Photo 180° diagonal angle of view 0.17m closest focus distance Full metal body f/2.8 to f/16 7-blade diaphragm Built-in lens hood Additional pictures:

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LK SAMYANG Expands Prima Series with the New AF 35mm F1.8 P FE

LK SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.8 P FE: B&H Photo / Amazon LK SAMYANG Expands Prima Series with the New AF 35mm F1.8 P FE A Compact Everyday Prime Expanding the Prima Series Key Message • A compact(71.5mm) and lightweight(216g) 35mm F1.8 prime lens designed for everyday photography and hybrid content creation • Upgraded optical performance […]

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Sigma Patent Discovered: Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.2 and 28mm f/1.2 Lenses on the Horizon?

Sigma Patent Discovered: Ultra-Fast 24mm f/1.2 and 28mm f/1.2 Lenses on the Horizon? Sigma is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of optical design, especially when it comes to their acclaimed Art series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. A newly uncovered patent (JP2025-167449) reveals that Sigma is actively exploring some incredibly fast wide-angle prime lenses: a […]

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