Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE Announced

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE: B&H Photo / Amazon The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE has been officially announced and preorders started on B&H Photo and should start on Amazon soon. The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE Lens for Sony E-mount is a medium-length prime preferred by many photographers for portraiture thanks to its […]

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Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE Discontinued

Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE: Amazon / B&H Photo The Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE has been discontinued. There are a few lenses available on Amazon. 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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PT: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Review – A New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF: Venus Optics / B&H Photo Phototrend published a very positive review of the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF calling it the “The New Benchmark for Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses”, which is high praise. The review is in French and can be read in full here, but I have reproduced some translated excerpts below: “a major […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Announced

  The first details about the Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 were shared yesterday and the lens was announced today as expected. This looks like an interesting option for photographers looking for an affordable well built 85mm f/1.4 lens. Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo Unparalleled Image Quality – SIRUI AURORA 85mm F1.4 offers outstanding […]

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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 AF Lenses

  Sirui will announce the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount on October 25th 2024. It is already listed for sale on a German website for €545. Product information “SIRUI AU85-E Aurora 85mm F1.4 Full Frame Lens (E Mount, Black)” The SIRUI AU85-E is a full-format lens with an E-mount connection. With an aperture of F1.4 , high-quality […]

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7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye

7Artisans is rumored to be announcing a new 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for E/Z/R/L for $278 which will replace the current model. Improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper images compatible with 40MP cameras Fluorescent scales 7Artisan lenses can be found on Amazon. Technical specifications: Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus […]

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