Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Brightin Star Teased A New AF Lens

Brightin Star teased a new AF lens coming January 6th, 2025. Last year Brightin Star teased a large aperture AF lens that just ended up being another fast 50 and it took a while to get to the US market. Hopefully, this new lens being teased on weibo is a little more interesting. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups […]

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Sigma Released Multiple Firmware Updates With 120 fps Support

Sony a9III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Firmware V03 Download Here 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary Firmware V03 Download Here 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Firmware V04 Download Here 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Firmware V06 Download Here 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Firmware V02 Download Here 90mm […]

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE Firmware 1.06

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon Viltrox released firmware 1.06 for the Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 FE. You can download the tools necessary to update the lens and read about the firmware here. The firmware update claims to address: 1. Fixed known issues. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony […]

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7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Coming December 30th

7Artisans is teasing a new lens on weibo the 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 Coming December 30th. The lens is a pancake lens with full-frame coverage for E/Z/L Mounts. 7Artisans lenses can be found at their Amazon storefront.

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Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 Patent Found

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama A Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 patent has been found that is probably related to the release of the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD. Tamron might have been working on a more traditional lens and opted to create a more unique f/2 zoom. overview [Publication number] P2024180681 [Release […]

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SAB: Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Review – Highly Recommended

Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4: Amazon / B&H Photo The Sirui is known for manual-focus anamorphic lenses, which is why the new Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is a pleasant surprise. The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 only has one weakness and it is quite an exception value for those looking for a 85mm portrait lens even on high-megapixel cameras. […]

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