Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 Announced

The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5  was just announced and you can order one from Amazon. Specification Focal length 14mm Filter size 39mm Maximum aperture F3.5 Closest focus distance 0.25m Minimum aperture F16 Diaphragm Blades 7pcs Frame APS-C Focus method AF Angle of view 92° Weight Around 98g Optical Design 8 Elements in 7 Groups Mount […]

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LT: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE Review – Great for APS-C Cameras

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Lenstips is just getting around to reviewing the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE. It sounds like the lens is pretty good for APS-C cameras, but full-frame camera owners might want to pick a different lens. You can read their full review here or check out […]

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Patent Found Might Be G2 or Maybe G3

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama A Patent filed on March 13, 2025, might be for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, or it could be for an updated G3 design since the G2 70-180mm came out in 2023. overview [Publication number] P2025033505 [Release date] 2025-03-13 [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging […]

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PP: Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Review – A Solid Travel Lens

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Petapixel published its review of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, which you can watch in full above or check out the excerpts below: Super zooms are convenient, but we haven’t seen many for mirrorless A lens like this is aimed at […]

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Viltrox E-Z AF Now Available

The new Viltrox E-Z AF allows you to use Sony E-Mount glass on Nikon Z-mount cameras, and it can currently be ordered from B&H Photo and Amazon. The Viltrox E-Z AF Lens Mount Adapter expands your lens options, bringing a broad suite of Sony E-mount lenses into compatibility with Nikon Z cameras. Its autofocus support delivers fast […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang Telephoto and Wide Prime Lenses Coming 2025

The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang partnership might turn into a full lineup of lenses if CP+ 2025 is any indication. We already covered the Schneider Kreuznach LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE and Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang Standard Zoom. Now it turns out that Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang will also be releasing […]

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