Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

OL: Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 FE EVO Review – Almost Excessively Sharp

Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO: B&H Photo Optical Limits has posted its full review of the Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO, the first EVO line lens from Viltrox. You can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Optically, it’s almost excessively sharp while still maintaining a nice bokeh. On the downside, it doesn’t offer correction […]

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AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 II Announced

The AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 has been officially announced, and it is now available from B&H Photo. Key Features Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16 Fast-Aperture Portrait Lens Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements Two High Refraction Elements 10 Elements in 7 Groups 11-Blade Diaphragm AF/MF Switch Customizable Function Button Electronic Contacts & Aperture Selection USB Port for […]

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New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8S DF Full Frame Announced

The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8S DF was announced, and it is currently listed on Amazon. This lens should not be confused with the old APS-C lens that has been out for a long time now. Specification: Double Fn function keys for easy operation Compact and lightweight, elaborately manufactured, the maximum diameter and length is 68*85mm, and […]

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Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 G2 Model A075l Announced

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2: B&H Photo TAMRON announces the launch of the evolved G2 All-in-One 8x Zoom, 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2 (Model A075) for Sony E-mount Full-Frame Mirrorless October 21, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch […]

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Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO FE Announced

Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO: B&H Photo The Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO  was announced today, as expected, and the price is very compelling since the early reviews are very positive. Key Features Full-Frame | f/2 to f/16 Fast Portrait-Length Lens Nano-Coating and Resistance Coating 2 ED & 2 HR Lens Elements Minimum Focus Distance: 2.43′ 10 […]

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The Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8 Is Coming October 22nd

The Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8, which we first published about here, will be coming on October 22nd, 2025. Specs very light an AF/MF manual autofocus quick switch lever custom buttons USB-C interface for easy firmware upgrades. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group

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