Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Novoflex Reverse Adapters, Bellows Systems, and Focusing Racks

Novoflex released a Reverse Adapter, Bellows Systems, and Focusing Rack that can be used together to do specialize macro work. They aren’t available on Amazon yet, but they will be in the near future. For now, you will have to pre-order them for Novoflex directly. Novoflex is making reverse adapters that support both Sony E-mount and Canon […]

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Kerlee 35mm f/1.2 For E-Mount

If you’re into ultra fast glass Kerlee might be a good option for you. While Kerlee isn’t a big name, Asian manufacturers have been making a lot of great lenses lately that are worth the investment. I couldn’t find a video of this lens in use on a Sony camera, but Photorumors has one of it […]

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New Fotodiox PRONTO Leica M AF Adapter in Stock at Amazon

Fotodiox now has a Leica M AF adapter that is very much like the Techart Pro, which I reviewed here. These are great adapters and M lenses are significantly more compact than FE lenses while being as sharp or sharper. You can get a Fotodiox PRONTO AF adapter of your own at Amazon now. Features: Add […]

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II With Sweet 80 Optic Lens Announced Today

Lensbaby Composer Pro II With Sweet 80 Optic Lens for E mount and A mount was announced today. You can see some samples here and you can pre-order E-mount here and A-mount here.  More details can be found below.

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Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 ASPH Announced

Press Release A compact size yet full size 40 mm lens realizes the world’s first * large aperture. Two double-sided aspherical lenses are adopted as an optical system optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless camera made by Sony. It has a performance that you can use with confidence from opening the aperture, you can […]

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Sony a9: For Sports

The Sony a9 is maturing nicely with 3rd parties and Sony stepping up to ensure action photographers are covered. The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS is the gold standard for photographers looking for tracking speed but adapted Sigma and Canon glass both perform very well today. Sigma has a slight advantage because the Sony a9 sees the lens […]

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