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Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II Announced

Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II: Amazon The Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II has been announced. You can check out the specs below, along with the only review published so far. The new generation Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II incorporates a re-optimized optical design, achieving an F1.8 large aperture while maintaining a compact and […]

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OL: Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro Review – Impressive, But Not Flawless

Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon Optical Limits published its full review of the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Pro is an impressive lens in many ways, but it’s not flawless. In terms of sharpness, […]

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LT: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Review – Excellent Frame Centre Image Quality

Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: B&H Photo/ Amazon / Adorama Lenstips published its full review of the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: handy, slight casing, excellent image quality on the frame centre, sensible image quality on the edge of the frame, slight longitudinal chromatic aberration, […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE Now Available

Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon The Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE can now be found at US retailers under the Rokinon name. Capture stunning landscapes, detailed portraits, and everything in between with the Rokinon AF 24–60mm f/2.8 Lens. Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, this portable lens provides […]

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New Viltrox Tilt-Shift Lens Design Patent and Teleconverter

Viltrox has a new patent for a tilt-shift lens – here are the details: Patent Type: Appearance design patent Patent Number: CN 309582035 S Publication Date : November 4, 2025 Application Number: 202530161871.0 Application Date: March 28, 2025 Patentee: Shenzhen Huafeng Technology Co., Ltd Designers: Liu Mingjun and Ruan Quanhua Product Name: Lens with model designation […]

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Tamron Holiday Savings Announced

Tamron Lenses Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $200: B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD Save $150: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Save $100 B&H Photo / Amazon Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Save $200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Save $100 B&H […]

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