Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

New AstrHori 18mm f/8 2X Micro Periscope Probe

AstrHori released a new periscope probe for Fujfiilm X mount, which is already available on Amazon. Additional information: Focal length: 18mm Mount: E/FX/RF/Z/L/M43 Frame: APS-C Working distance: 5mm Aperture range: F8 – F28 Weight: 712g Magnification: 2X Aperture ring: de-clicked aperture Focus mode: manual Angle of view: 80° Lens structure: 23 elements in 7 groups […]

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Sigma 14mm f/1.4, 14mm f/1.8, 12mm f/1.4, 10mm f/1.4 APS-C Patent Applications Found

Sigma has filed some patents for some interesting APS-C lenses which you can check out below: Overview [Publication number] P2024011096 [Release date] 2024-01-25 [Name of the invention] Imaging optical system [Application date] 2022-07-14 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name] Sigma Co., Ltd. [Problem] Suitable for mirrorless digital cameras and video lenses, with the refractive power of […]

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Zhongyi Chuichi Kogaku SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.

Zhongyi Chuichi Kogaku SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.: B&H Photo / Amazon Chuichi Kogaku (11 Optics): Released large aperture wide-angle lens “SPEEDMASTER 20mm F0.95 ASPH.” for APS-C Super large aperture with an F value of 0.95 that is strong in dark places. Achieves good image quality by using multiple special lenses Focal Studio Co., Ltd. will start […]

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Viltrox Lenses Might Stop Working After Latest Fujifilm X-T5 Update

There is a report on asobinet that Viltrox AF lenses will not work with the latest firmware update for the Fujifilm X-T5. If this is true the other firmware updates that were released might also break Viltrox AF lenses so if own have a few Viltrox lenses it might be worth waiting to update to […]

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AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Macro Full Frame Lens For E/L/R/Z/FX Mount Now Available

AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Macro: B&H Photo / Amazon The AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Macro that we announced first here is now available from retailers. Format: full frame Mount: E/Z/X/RF/L Optical design: 10 elements in 7 groups Viewing angle: 20°-9° Aperture: f/2.8…f/16, 8 blades Minimum focusing distance: 37.5-45 cm Autofocus: no Maximum magnification: 2.5-5x Dimensions: […]

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LT: Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 Review – Compromises Were Made

Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2 Silver: B&H Photo / Amazon Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2 Black: B&H Photo / Amazon Lenstips published its full review of the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 which you can read here or check out the excerpt below: Pros: small, shapely, very solid barrel made entirely of metal, excellent image quality in the frame centre, imperceptible longitudinal […]

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