Samyang Teaser “Something New”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 18, 2024


Samyang is teasing that something new is coming on its Instagram page. It looks like the teaser is for a compact full-frame pancake lens.

Samyang lenses can be purchased from Amazon and B&H Photo.

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Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 E and Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 18, 2024


Viltrox released a teaser for Air lenses the other day that we figured would be the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 E and Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE, which is now confirmed. Both lenses are affordable and great on other mounts, so they are pretty safe purchases if they fit your needs.

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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II, AF 55mm f/1.8, and AF 35mm f/2.0

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 17, 2024


Meike will release Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II, AF 55mm f/1.8, and AF 35mm f/2.0 lenses. The Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II and Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 will be Pro series full-frame lenses, while the Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 will be an extry level SE lens.

Meike lenses can be found on Amazon and B&H Photo

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AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X Full Frame Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 16, 2024

AstrHori announced the AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X for E / RF / Z / L mounts.

  • format:
  • Mount: E / RF / Z / L
  • Focal length: 120mm
  • Aperture value: F2.8-F22
  • Aperture blades: 13
  • Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.3m
  • Maximum magnification: 2x
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Size: φ77×165mm
  • Weight: 930g
  • MF Limited
  • Accessory screw holes

You can order the AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2X from Amazon.




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Viltrox E-mount “AIR” Lenses Coming in August

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 15, 2024


Viltrox posted a teaser to Instagram for two new E-mount “AIR” lenses in August, which is Viltroxs compact AF lens line. There are currently two lenses for X and Z to mount from Viltrox these could be the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 and Viltrox 40mm f/2.5.

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Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 Art Coming in September

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 13, 2024


Sigma is expected to release a new Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 Art lens in September. The lens will be for E and L mount with an 82mm filter and will weigh less than 1kg, which is lighter than competitors.

Sigma lenses can be purchased from B&H Photo and Amazon.

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