Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

LT: Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Review

Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo Lens Tips published its full review of the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4, and you can read the full review here or an excerpt below: Pros: excellent image quality in the center of the frame, good image quality at the edge of the APS-C sensor, negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration, low lateral […]

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Thypoch is Teasing A Trio Of New AF Lenses

Thypoch is currently teasing a trio of new silver lenses slated for an official announcement at the Salon de la Photo et de la Vidéo in Paris from October 8 to 11, 2026. Thypoch will probably release a 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 set of AF lenses, but we will have to wait […]

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Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO

Laowa announced the Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO, which you can buy directly via VenusOptics. The ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro is the World’s 1st full-frame AF 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification. Combining life-size detail with a versatile wide-angle perspective, it delivers outstanding sharpness, precise autofocus, and a fast f/2.8 aperture […]

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7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Now Available

7Artisans Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF: B&H Photo The Lite Series 18mm f/2 AF Lens from 7Artisans is a compact wide-angle lens in a durable metal body. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm, this lens offers a sweeping, exaggerated perspective that is perfect for landscapes, lifestyle photography, and exaggerated portraits. A maximum aperture […]

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Laowa Shakes Up the Market with the New FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer Tilt-Shift Lens

Venus Optics has just officially released its latest optical marvel: the Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer tilt-shift lens. Bringing a rare and ultra-fast f/2 aperture to the wide-angle tilt-shift space, this new lens is aimed squarely at architectural, landscape, and astrophotography professionals looking for ultimate creative control without breaking the bank. Unprecedented Speed […]

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LT: Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE Review

Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Lenstips published its full review of the Samyang AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 FE, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt from the review below: Pros: small, shapely, and lightweight casing for given parameters, good image quality in the frame centre, sensible […]

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