Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Neewer 35mm f/1.2 Fast Inexpensive Lens For X-Mount

There are so many fast lenses coming out today from China that it’s difficult to keep them straight, but the Neewer 35mm f/1.2 looks like an interesting option for those that want to start experimenting with super fast glass. 7artisans also makes a similar lens if you want to try a more established option. Specifications: Compatible Camera […]

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Steelsring EF/GFX Firmware 2.03 Released

It looks like Steelring is picking up the pace on their firmware updates because they released updates for the Steelsring EF/GFX adapter and Steelsring EF/FX  only a few days ago.  2018/06/04 1) Fixed wrong parameter setting for zooming lenses. EF/GFX v2.03 Firmware Download ( for Windows/PC) EF/GFX v2.03 Firmware Download ( for Mac)

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Kamlan 28mm f/1.4 Coming to Kickstarter and Future Roadmap

Sainsonic is launching a new lens on Kickstarter the Kamlan 28mm f/1.4, but they also have a roadmap for some future lenses of interest in addition to their already broad range of Kamlan and Zonlai lenses that are available. Q2 2018 21mm f1.8 APS-C Q3 50mm f1.1 Mark2 Q4 32mm f1.3 APS-C 15mm f1.8 APS-C These […]

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Steelsring EF/FX and EF/GFX Firmware Update Released, Plus New GFX and Nikon X/GFX Adapter Coming Soon

Steelsring released EF/FX Firmware Update 2.00 the other day and they will be updating their GFX adapter to a new type two adapter that will be available in later June with a built-in tripod collar. Steelsring is also working on a Nikon adapter for the Fujifilm GFX and X cameras, which is in the prototyping stage. Below you can […]

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SIGMA 100-400mm, A Good Choice For Fujifilm X-Mount

Fringer released a firmware update just for the Sigma 100-400mm that makes it as good as the Canon EF100-400L II. Firmware 1.83 is just for Sigma 100-400mm users and it will be incorporated into firmware 1.9 when it is released so no need to update if you aren’t interested in the Sigma. The update improves Optical Stabilization in […]

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Fringer EF/FX Firmware (v1.80) Released and EF-FX Pro Pre-order Open Again

Fringer updated their adapter again to version 1.80 and opened orders. This batch would be shipped on May 25. You can place orders through the webstore. Version 1.80 (2018/5/16): EFFX180P.BIN (120,128 bytes, for Pro) EFFX180S.BIN (119,792 bytes, for Std.) Release notes 2018/5/16 Version 1.80 Re-optimized EF-S 24/2.8 STM to improve its PDAF accuracy Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens […]

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