Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

PT: Sigma Interview at Salon de la Photo 2024 – Atypical Lens Design, Record Sales, Fujifilm is Canon Size, Camera Company Talk, Hybrid Shooters, and More

French photography site Phototrend published its interview with Managing Director Foucauld Prové from Sigma at the Salon de la Photo 2024 show which you can read in French here and check out a translated summary of it below: Sigma has launched some great lenses in 2024 including the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II and the unique Sigma […]

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Fringer Released Multiple Smart Adapter Firmware Updates (EF-GFX Pro, NF-GFX, EF-FX Pro III/II, EF-FX II, NF-FX II/I, EF-NZ II/I)

Fringer EF-FX Pro III (FR-FX3): B&H Photo /Amazon Fringer NF-FX II (FR-NZ2): B&H Photo / Amazon Fringer EF-NZ II (FR-FTX2): B&H Photo / Amazon Fringer NF-FX: B&H Photo / Amazon Fringer EF-GFX: B&H Photo / Amazon Fringer released a ton of firmware updates for their AF adapters that you can download here. Fringer EF-GFX Pro v1.90 Fringer NF-GFX v1.30 Fringer EF-FX Pro III/II & EF-FX II v2.70 Fringer NF-FX […]

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LightLeak 28mm Now Available

The LightLeak 28mm can now be preordered from B&H Photo, but the LightLeak 16mm and LightLeak 50mm haven’t been listed yet. The LightLeak lenses were announced first here. “Get that timeless, nostalgic look straight in-camera with the PolarPro LightLeak lens. This lens brings back the timeless feel of analog photography, allowing you to instantly capture […]

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Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Coming to X-mount?

A Viltrox representative recently informed artemba that the compact Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 would be coming to X-mount soon. Viltrox representatives are known for leaking details about upcoming products so it is highly likely this rumor is true. Fujifilm currently has two similar lenses the Fujinon XF18mm f/2 and Fujinon XF18 f/1.4, but the Viltrox AF […]

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Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII Tilt-Shift Macro 1:1

Next week Laowa will announce the Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 on October 14th for GFX. Venus Optics Laowa 55mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens Additional information: via Photorumors

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Viltrox Announces Global Photo Contest 2024

Viltrox Announces Global Photo Contest for 2024 Viltrox is excited to announce the 2024 Viltrox Image Awards (VIA), a global photo contest inviting photographers of all skill levels to showcase their creativity using Viltrox lenses. Participants can submit entries in diverse categories, with opportunities to win significant prizes, including $10,000 for the Master Award. The […]

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