Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Sigma Will Announce Lenses at CP+ 2026

Sigma is expected to announce some lenses on February 26th at the CP+ 2026 show. There are a few rumored lenses that could be announced Sigma 35mm f/1.4 II FE is likely since Sigma discontinued the 35mm f/1.4 overseas Sigma 85mm f/1.2 has been rumored for a while Sigma 15mm f/1.4 APS-C replacing the 16mm […]

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LT: Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary Review – Very Good Image Quality

Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon Lenstips published its full review of the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: very versatile parameters combined with the 1:2 macro mode, sensibly build, compact barrel, very good image quality in the frame centre […]

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New 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 Now Available

The 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 was first shown at the NAB show last year, and it was expected to ship around January 27th. The lens is now available and in stock directly via Amazon. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group

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SongRAW AF 50mm f/1.2 and AF 85mm f/1.2

SongRAW will be releasing the SongRAW AF 50mm f/1.2 and SongRAW AF 85mm f/1.2 as “youth edition” lenses. They will be inexpensive and lightweight, with some additional optimizations. SongRAW lenses can be found on Amazon. Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus, our owners’ groups Sony a1 Owners Group Sony a9 Owners Group Sony a7 Owners Group […]

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New Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 II Macro Released

Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 II Macro: B&H Photo Brightin Star announced a new Macro lens, the Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 II Macro. If you don’t currently have a Macro lens this might be a good option for you since it is very sharp and capable for an affordable price. 2:1 Magnification: It provides 2:1magnification and […]

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New Rollei AF 35mm f/1.8 Announced in Germany

Rollei announced a new AF lens for Sony E mount the Rollei AF 35mm f/1.8, based on the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.8. Premium case Extensive feature set STM Autofocus High-resolution sharpness USB-C Firmware Port Close focusing distance: 0.4m Aperture: F/1.8 Dimensions (cm): 9.3×8 Filter thread: 62mm Price: €299 Follow SonyAddict on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Plus, our owners’ groups […]

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