Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C

We previously covered the leaked Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens now the official announcement is available and it is expected to ship early April 2018. I can’t wait to get this lens for astrophotography. Main Lens Features (Google translation): This product is the best lens for photographing landscape photographs, architectural photographs, interior photographs, star […]

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Fringer EF-FX Smart Adapter Firmware 1.20

Fringer EF-FX smart adapters got firmware update again. The new version (v1.20) mainly address the following issues: Bug fixed: After certain period of time, Pro version may stop saving last aperture setting when you turning off your camera and turning it on again. Fixed wrong max aperture displayed issue for 70-200 and 100-400 when using […]

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Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8

Lensbaby just a new lens for X-mount with a dual diaphragm for creative swirly Bokeh. Lensbaby Delivers a Modern Take on Classic Lenses with the Burnside 35 Portland, OR (February 15, 2018) – Lensbaby—makers of award-winning creative effects lenses, optics and accessories—announces the launch of an entirely new kind of creative effects lens, the Burnside […]

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Fringer Contax 645 GFX Smart Adapter Spring Festival Special Offer!

For a limited time, you can save $200 on the Fringer Contax 645 GFX Smart Adapter to gain access to a lot of great Contex 645 glass. The latest firmware added electronic aperture control for all Contax 645 lenses along with EXIF info being correctly recorded. While AF performance is not as good as native GF lenses […]

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New Meike Lenses Coming Soon

Meike will release 3 new lenses soon according to their website for APS-C. Meike 50mm f/1.7 Meike 25mm f/2 Meike Cine 25mm t2.2 These lenses will all likely be manual focus and reasonably priced. Look for them on Amazon soon. via Meike

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Fringer EF/FX Smart Adapters Firmware 1.10

The first firmware update, i.e. v1.10, is available now. All Fringer EF-FX Pro adapters are suggested to be upgraded. The new firmware mainly addressed following issues and added some lenses to tested and optimized lens list. Fixed IS not stable issue for some EF lenses. Fixed some compatibility issues for Tamron lenses. Added following lenses […]

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