Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

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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Caye 200mm f/3.5 Version 1.5

The Caye 200mm f/3.5 was announced only a few months ago, but it wasn’t marketed in the West beyond our coverage. Since then, there has been an announcement of a generation 1.5 lens that seems like it will be a little more expensive and resolve some of the inexpensive lenses shortcomings. Only 175! Cangye Optics’ new […]

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