Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro Coming Soon and Looking For Reviewers

AstriHori has a very interesting strategy for the launch of its AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro. They are publicly asking for photographers across social media to apply to review the new AstriHori 120mm f/2.8 Macro. Here are the Facebook and Twitter links for those interested. Below are the details from Facebook since it has the most lengthy explanation of the […]

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Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 Has Shown Up Again

The Federation of Independent Photographers has come across a Viltrox 40mm f/2.5  teaser. According to them, Viltrox will exhibit the Viltrox AF40mm F2.5 at an event in Shenzhen on July 6th. The lens is running late and was expected in April. We have been following the Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 for some time. 6-group 10-piece structure […]

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Tamron 50-200mm f/2.8 Patent Found

A Tamron 50-200mm f/2.8 patent has surfaced. Also, Tamron already have a 50-300mm and 50-400mm lens for E-mount. overview [Publication number] P2024088339 [Release date] 2024-07-02 [Name of invention] Zoom lens and imaging device [Application date] 2022-12-20 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000133227 [Name or company name] Tamron Co., Ltd. [Background Art] [0002] Conventionally, imaging devices using solid-state […]

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Lawoa Zoom/Shift Lens Coming 7/8/2024

Laowa is teasing a new Zoom/Shift lens that it plans to announce 7/8/2024 on its weibo page. You can find Laowa lenses Directly or from B&H Photo and Amazon. New product preview | ZOOM & SHIFT creates more possibilities July 8th 19:30 Video account [Laowa Lens] Experience the dual charm of zoom and shift! Wides point 12mm and aperture starting at f/5.6 […]

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7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 Coming July 5th

7Artisans will officially announce the previously rumored/reported AF 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens next week on July 5th. It will come to E-mount first followed by other mounts later. 7Artisan AF 50mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon via Photorumors

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LV: Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Review – The Most Impressive Lenses Sigma Has Developed

Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lensvid published its full review which you can read here or watch and check out the excerpt below. The 500mm f/5.6 is one of the most impressive lenses that Sigma developed to date, with a compact and light design, rugged build with all of the new […]

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