Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

More Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Reviews and 9mm vs 10mm

In the above video, you can see the difference between the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D and Fujifilm XF 10-24mm on the wide end. It’s kind of shocking how big of a difference it makes and it will make a big difference for some photographers. It’s also great seeing how straight all of the lines remain regardless of […]

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Fringer EF/FX Smart Adapter Firmware 1.50 AF-C Performance Improvement

Fringers latest Firmware 1.50 for the Fringer EF/FX Smart Adapter Firmware looks very impressive in the above official AF-C demo video, but there are additional improvements listed below. 2018/3/31 Version 1.50 1. Bug fixed: For some lenses, there is a lag in the viewfinder when start to focus. 2. IS working modes changed for the following […]

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Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Launches Nocturnus III 50mm f0.95 For Fujifilm X-Mount

Nocturnus III 50mm f0.95 Press-Releasse The third edition of the Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Nocturnus 50 mm f0.95, which is known for its exceptional light intensity comes in a new design and features now mounts for Sony-E, Fuji-X and Leica-M. The lens is currently available through a pre-sale campaign on the manufacturer’s website. Koblenz, 3-28-2018 Meyer-Optik has just announced the […]

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Kipon EF-FX AF and EF- GFX AF Autofocus Adapters

Kipon’s Auto Focus adapters for X-Mount and G-Mount are now available for pre-order at Adorama. Canon EF Lens to Fuji X Series Smart Adapter Baveyes Ultra 0.7x Auto Focus Adapter for Canon EF Lens to Fuji X Series Smart Adapter Canon EF Lens to Fujifilm GFX Smart Adapter

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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Reviews and More Pre-Order Options

The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D can now be pre-ordered from VenusOptics / B&H Photo / Adorama and soon at Amazon. opticallimits Extreme ultra-wide lenses are never perfect. Keeping this in mind the Laowa is pretty good indeed. It’s super-sharp in the image center and if you avoid f/2.8, the borders/corners are decent. Lateral CAs are generally not an issue. Image […]

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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 – Press Release

Venus Optics announces the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D, the World’s Widest f/2.8 Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras Featuring a 113° Angle of View, Ultra-fast f/2.8 aperture, close-to-zero distortion, 49mm filter thread & less than 0.5 pounds in weight, this is a perfect ultra-wide option for still & videographers. Anhui China, Mar 21, 2018 – Venus […]

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