Viltrox NexusFocus F1: First PL-E Autofocus Control System

Viltrox has a new PL AF Adapter coming to E-mount on Kickstarter.

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As vintage cine lenses return to modern sets, bridges two generations—bringing native autofocus to manual PL lenses and redefining cinematic focus workflows, from solo creators to full-scale productions.

• AI-assisted phase-detection autofocus*
• Unified control of focus, iris, and focal length
• Photo & video support with EXIF data
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Super Early Bird Kit available at launch.

Super Early Bird Kit (Dual Motor)
HK$5,499 (≈ $699 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
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Early Bird Kit (Dual Motor; )
HK$6,299 (≈ $799 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
Early Access Kit A (Dual Motor; , )
HK$6,999 (≈ $899 USD) · Reg. HK$8,599
Early Access Kit B (Triple Motor)
HK$8,199 (≈ $1,049 USD) · Reg. HK$10,199

 

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Sirui Astra 50mm T1.8, 75mm T1.8, and 100mm T1.8


The Sirui Astra series of lenses is now available directly from B&H Photo with Neutral and Blue flare.

  • Sirui Astra 50mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 1.6′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • 18 Elements in 14 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • Sirui Astra 75mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 2′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • Weighs Only 1.44 lb
    • 18 Elements in 13 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • Sirui Astra 100mm T1.8
    • Covers Full Frame | T1.8-T22 Aperture
    • Selectable Manual and Autofocus
    • Neutral Streak Flares
    • 2.4:1 Aspect Ratio, No Cropping
    • Oval Bokeh, Vertical Background Stretch
    • 2.3′ Minimum Focus Distance
    • 67mm Filter Thread, 72mm Outer Diameter
    • Weighs Only 1.6 lb
    • 18 Elements in 13 Groups
    • Expansive 44mm Image Circle
  • All 3 lenses





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Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 and Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C Coming Soon

Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus lens

  • For Z/E/RF/L mount
  • Expected mid-January
  • 7-group, 10-element optical design with 2 high-refractive index elements
  • Technical specifications:


Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens

  • For Z/E/X/MFT/RF-S/EF-M
  • 2× Magnification
  • 0.182m closest focusing distance
  • Clicked aperture with half-stop control
  • Special IMC xoating
  • Expected in late January
  • Technical specifications:


Brightin Star lenses can be found on Amazon.

via Photorumors

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New Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C


Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Meike 23mm f/1.4 AF APS-C is now available from B&H Photo.

Key Features
  • APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
  • 34.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Fast, Wide to Normal Length Prime
  • STM Stepping Motor
  • AF/MF Switch
  • Aperture Ring
  • Firmware Updates via USB-C Port

A versatile wide to normal-length autofocus prime lens, the 23mm f/1.4 AF Lens from Meike is a reliable choice for capturing wider everyday scenes and creating images with standout bokeh. Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, this lens provides a full-frame equivalent focal length of 34.5mm. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture allows working in difficult lighting scenarios and offers greater control over your depth of field, which is easily adjustable by using the aperture ring. This lens also features an AF/MF switch for quickly swapping focus type based on your subject matter.

  • Minimum focusing distance: 9.8″
  • Water- and oil-repellent coating technology prevents droplets and fingerprints from forming on the front lens element
  • 13 elements in 11 groups
  • 58mm filter thread
  • USB-C port for updating firmware


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New Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II


Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II has been announced, and it can be preordered from major retailers now. Meike says the Mark II brings reduced CA, improved image quality, faster focus, and a closer minimum focusing distance. The big practical upgrades are the closer focusing (0.65m), the updated optical formula (11 elements / 7 groups), and an 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh.

  • Mount: Sony E (Full Frame coverage)
  • Focal length: 85mm (on APS-C it behaves like ~127.5mm equivalent)
  • Max aperture: f/1.8
  • Aperture range (as listed): f/1.8 – f/16
  • Optical design: 11 elements in 7 groups
  • Diaphragm: 11 blades
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.65m
  • Max magnification: 0.17×
  • AF motor: STM (stepping motor)
  • Firmware updates: USB-C / Type-C interface on the mount
  • Filter thread: 62mm
  • Weight: ~369g


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