Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

BLAZAR 50mm T1.8 APEX 1.33x Anamorphic AF Preorders Started

The BLAZAR 50mm T1.8 APEX 1.33x Anamorphic AF can now be preordered from B&H Photo. Key Features Covers S35 Sensors 1.33x Anamorphic Squeeze with Auto Focus Works with 16:9 Sensors & No Open Gate Neutral Silver Lens Flare Integrated USB-C Port for Firmware Capture sharp anamorphic footage with the 50mm T1.8 APEX 1.33x Anamorphic AF Lens from BLAZAR […]

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SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF Announced

The SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF has been announced on Indigogo for order. Specs Format: S35/APS-C Mount: E/X/Z/MFT Focal length: 40mm T value: T1.8 – T22 Aperture blades: 11 Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups Minimum shooting distance: 0.6m Filter diameter: 77mm Size: φ Weight: 614g Dust and water resistance: – AF: STM […]

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Caye 200mm f/3.5: $21 of Chinesium?

China has been churning out lenses for everyone at every price point for a few years, but this is a little extreme if it sees US store shelves. I have good relations with a few representatives at Chinese lens representatives and have seen them come a long way, but introducing lenses like the one above […]

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Firmware 3 Released

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron released firmware 3 for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE which you can download here. Version Details Last Update Latest Firmware 3 – Improved AF performance during zooming -With α9 III, when its focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, it […]

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Two Samyang AF Lenses Coming Soon – Most Likely Samyang AF35mm F1.4 P FE and Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S

Samyang is teasing two lenses coming soon which are likely the Samyang AF35mm f/1.4 P FE and for APS-C Samyang AF 12mm f/2 RF-S. The APS-C lens if for Canon RF mount, while the Full Frame Lens is the Samyang AF35mm F1.4 P FE for Sony E-mount. Some additional details have leaked about the Samyang […]

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LT: Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART Review – A Solid Performer

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lens Tips published its full Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 ART review which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: solid, weather-sealed construction, very good image quality in the frame centre across the whole focal range, good image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor, […]

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