Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Formally Announced

Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4: B&H Photo The Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 was first listed on B&H Photo early here, but it was formally announced today. This lens features a full-frame design and is also compatible with the E-Mount system. With its bright f/1.4 aperture and “true to sight” focal length, the Sony E Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Lens from Sirui is a […]

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LT: Tamron 16-30 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Review – A Great Value

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lenstips published its Tamron 16-30 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 review. If you want to read the full review, you can do so here or check out the excerpt below: “The Sony FE 16-35 mm f/2.8 GM II Costs Almost Three Times More And Is […]

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Sigma Patents For 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm F1.2 and F1.4 Lenses Found

Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The patents for the Sigma 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm F1.2 and F1.4 were found. The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 hasn’t been released yet.  You can check them out below: overview [Publication number] P2025124346 [Release date] 2025-08-26 [Name of invention] Optical system […]

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7Artisan AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C Announced Overseas

The 7Artisan AF 10mm f/2.8 for X and E-mount was announced in Asia, and it should be available from Amazon and other retailers soon. 11 elements in 10 groups 7-blade diaphragm minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters metal body weighs approximately 231 grams 62mm circular filters Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts full-frame equivalent angle […]

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7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye Now Available

The 7Artisan 10mm f/2.8 II Fisheye, which we first covered here, is now available for purchase on B&H Photo and Amazon. Improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper images compatible with 40MP cameras Fluorescent scales Technical specifications:

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New Leitz HEKTOR Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras

Introducing Leitz HEKTOR Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras Wetzlar, Germany – September 10, 2025 – Leitz Cine enters the mirrorless lens market with the Leitz HEKTOR lenses, a brand new set of prime lenses designed specifically for cameras using mirrorless mounts. The lenses come in six focal lengths: 18, 25, 35, 50, 73 and 100mm, all […]

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