Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF Announced

The SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X S35 AF has been announced on Indigogo for order. Specs Format: S35/APS-C Mount: E/X/Z/MFT Focal length: 40mm T value: T1.8 – T22 Aperture blades: 11 Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups Minimum shooting distance: 0.6m Filter diameter: 77mm Size: φ Weight: 614g Dust and water resistance: – AF: STM […]

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Caye 200mm f/3.5: $21 of Chinesium?

China has been churning out lenses for everyone at every price point for a few years, but this is a little extreme if it sees US store shelves. I have good relations with a few representatives at Chinese lens representatives and have seen them come a long way, but introducing lenses like the one above […]

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Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 AF Now Available

The Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 AF was announced in February, but it only just became available on Amazon. Below you can find some reviews of the lens that were posted a few weeks ago before Amazon received stock. It sounds like the lens is fairly priced and has some nice character.

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SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X Super35 Autofocus Anamorphic Lens Coming Soon

The SIRUI 40mm T1.8 1.33X Super35 autofocus anamorphic lens is coming to X/E/MFT/Z Mounts on indiegogo first. Anamorphic 1.33x squeeze ratio for 16:9 to 2.4:1 Advanced STM Motor Supports eye AF subject tracking Minimal Focus distance of 0.6m/1.97ft 77mm diameter 614g for E Mount Two lens flare color options blue and neutral Unique Bokeh Aperture […]

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More AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 Details

The AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 launched for Z-mount, but it will be available for X-mount soon. We first found out about the lens coming to X-mount a few months ago here, but now we have additional details that you can check out above and below. Frame Size: APS-C Focus Range: 27mm Weight: 165g Aperture Range: […]

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ArtraLab Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 For Fuji X Mount Coming Soon

ArtraLab announced a new Nonikkor 11mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Fuji X mount priced at $330. ArtraLab lenses are sold at B&H Photo. Additional information: Product Name: ARTRA LAB NONIKKOR-MC 11mm F1.8 Focal Length: 11mm Maximum Aperture: F1.8 Minimum Aperture: F22 Optical Design: 13 Element in 9 Groups Angle of View: 97° Diaphragm Blades” 10 Blades Nearest focusing distance: […]

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