Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

Brightin Star will announce the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 tomorrow. There are already quite a few 50mm f/0.95 lenses on the market, but maybe this one will provide higher performance at a good price point.

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Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII Tilt-Shift Macro 1:1

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

Next week Laowa will announce the Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 on October 14th for E-mount. Venus Optics Laowa 55mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens Additional information: via Photorumors, FujiAddict

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New Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 9, 2024

Meike has a new autofocus lens the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro it is expected to be announced on October 17th for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount. Meike lenses are also sold at Amazon and B&H Photo. Weight: 365g Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m Filter size: 58mm New Pro line of lenses

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Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Firmware 1.1.8 and Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro Firmware 1.0.6 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 7, 2024

VILTROX 27mm f/1.2: B&H Photo / Amazon Viltrox 75mm f/1.2: B&H Photo / Adorama Viltrox’s firmware site remains a mess, but here are two new firmware updates for two of the best lenses Viltrox makes. VILTROX 27mm f/1.2 firmware v1.1.8 Main updates: Download Here 1. Fixed the abnormal problem of firmware V1.1.7. Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 v1.0.6 Main Updates: Download Here 1. […]

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OL: Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN ART Review – Good Value

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 5, 2024

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Optical Limits posted its full Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN ART review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: ..The center performance is generally excellent, but the borders/corners leave a bit to be desired at f/1.4 – and being advertised as a […]

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SAB: TTArtisan 75mm f/2 Review – “An Excellent Lens For The Price”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 3, 2024

TTArtisan 75mm f/2: Amazon / B&H Photo Sony Alpha Blog reviewed the TTArtisan 75mm f/2 which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Pros Excellent sharpness in the centre Very good color rendition Very good contrast Smooth background blur Good AF in general Very good build quality Good ergonomics with an aperture ring […]

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