Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

New Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 1, 2026

The new Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-Mount Lens to Nikon Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter is now available from B&H Photo. Enhanced support for heavier lenses: improved structural design to handle bulkier cinema primes, zooms, or lenses with matte boxes or follow-focus rigs. Locking mechanism: it provides a more secure mount to prevent unintended rotation or loosening […]

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Tamron 50-130mm f/2.8 Inner Zoom Patent Spotted (P2026105742)

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 30, 2026

Tamron has recently filed a patent application in Japan (P2026105742) for an interesting new lens design: a 50-130mm f/2.8 zoom lens. What makes this patent particularly notable is that it outlines an inner zoom optical system. Key Patent Details (P2026105742): Applicant: Tamron Co., Ltd. Filing Date: December 16, 2024 Publication Date: June 26, 2026 Purpose: […]

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Sirui and Songraw Are Teasing New Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 29, 2026

Sirui and Songraw are teasing new lenses in July for the Sony E mount. Songraw AF 85mm f/1.2 “Youth Edition” lens (E/Z) on July 8th New Sirui compact (“pocket”) telephoto lens on July 2nd Sirui lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo Songraw lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo via […]

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Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 25, 2026

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon LK SAMYANG Introduces AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE Completing an Ultra-Light Compact Zoom System with Three Lenses Key Message Only 730g, exceptional lightweight performance in its class Constant F2.8 and 0.26x magnification for enhanced versatility Seamless focal range coverage from 14mm to […]

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LT: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II ART Review – An Excellent Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 22, 2026

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II ART: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Lens Tips posted its full Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG Art II, which you can read here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: solid, weather-sealed casing, excellent image quality in the frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor, good image quality on the […]

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New Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 19, 2026

  Brightin Star announced a new lens, the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8, available from B&H Photo and Amazon. Expansive 116° View: Capture landscapes, architecture, interiors, and starry skies in one frame, distortion-free. Edge-to-Edge Sharpness: 13 elements in 9 groups with 2 ASPH, 5 high-refractive, and 3 ED lenses for perfect clarity from center to edge. […]

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