Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

New SG-IMAGE 25mm f/1.8 APS-C Lens (E/Z/X/R/M/MFT/L)

New lens out of China: SG-IMAGE 25mm f/1.8 APS-C manual focus (looks like a retrofitted CCTV lens). If it becomes available in the US it will likely be on Amazon. Here are the details: 7 elements in 5 groups 7 aperture blades Stepped aperture Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m 43mm filter interface All-metal lens body […]

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LT: Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 ASPH Review – Probably Only For Voigtlander Fans

Lenstips published its full review of the Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/0.9 and sadly the lens disappoints with the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 being mentioned as a better lens at a better price point. You can read the full review here or check out the excerpts below: Pros: very solid, metal barrel, excellent image quality […]

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Kase 200mm f/5.6 Announced at CP+ 2024 For X and GFX Cameras

Kase has announced a Kase 200mm f/5.6 for GF/X/RF/EF/E/Z mounts for around 3800-4200 RMB or $528.20-583.80. Kase products can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon. Overview Manufacturer: Kase Price: 3800-4200 RMB Main Specifications Format: Full size Mount: GF/X/RF/EF/E/Z Focal length: 200mm Aperture value: F5.6 Aperture blade:- Lens configuration: 6 elements in 5 groups Shortest […]

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2024 Viltrox Lens Road Map

Viltrox published a new list of lenses coming in 2024. Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 E/Z/X Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 E/Z/X Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 Z Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB Vitrox lenses can be found at Amazon and B&H Photo Additional information about Viltrox Lenses Viltrox AF40mm f/2.5 Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 AF Comings Soon via Photorumors

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Tamron FY2023 Financial Results – 6 Lenses Coming in 2024

Tamron released its FY2023 financial results and the company continues to do quite well even under current economic conditions. I hope we get some nice glass from Tamron in 2024, because they currently make some of the best glass on E-mount at a great price point. Sales of our own brand interchangeable lenses increased even […]

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Meike 55mm f/1.4 Auto Focus STM Update With Price

The first photos for the Meike 55mm f/1.4 Auto Focus STM were leaked here and specs leaked later here. Now some additional details have been released in a video on weibo which you can see here and read the translation of below: Only available for 1199! Unboxing the new Meike AF55mm f/1.4 Fuji X mount […]

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