Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro Coming in December

The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro for E-mount was listed on Amazon months ago, but it is now expected to launch in December. The lens has already shipped for X-mount and by all accounts, it is a great lens and it should be great on E-mount too. STM focus motor All-metal lens body Stepped aperture ring design […]

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OL: Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 – Very Good Results With A Flaw

Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE:  B&H Photo / Amazon Optical Limits published its full Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 review which you can read here or check out the excerpt below: The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE is a super affordable ultra-wide lens that is capable of very good results – with a flaw. Technically, it produces […]

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BCN Lens Sales 2023

BCN posted a breakdown of lens sales and third-party manufacturers have really taken off lately with Sigma leading the way at 18.9% followed by Tamron at 17.8%, while Sony produced 14.5%. Tamron and Sigma make great lenses, but I think Tamron has been more consistent at releasing desirable lenses while Sigma can be hit or […]

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Meike AF 85mm F1.4 Announced

Meike announced the Meike AF 85mm F1.4 and it can be purchased from their store on Amazon soon. Specifications Format: Full size Mount: E/Z Focal length: 85mm Aperture value: F1.4-F16 Aperture blades: 12 pieces Lens configuration: 13 elements in 8 groups Shortest shooting distance: 0.98m Maximum imaging magnification: unknown Filter diameter: 77mm Dustproof and splashproof: AF: […]

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Venus Optics Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO Lens Explored

Venus Optics Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO: B&H Photo /  Laowa The Venus Optics Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO is a unique lens that was announced a while ago, but it is only just starting to become available from B&H Photo. There are also some reviews/previews now available that you can watch below […]

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SIRUI Sniper Series 23/33/56mm f/1.2 Now Available From B&H Photo

The SIRUI Sniper Series of lenses is a very interesting series of lenses, but I think the Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 will be one of their most interesting lenses when it comes out along with the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2. Until then pick up the 3 pack to save if you want to try them […]

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