Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO and Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO Coming

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2026

Viltrox will announce the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO and Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO for APS-C at the 2026 NAB show. Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lens Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C lens via Photorumors

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TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 10, 2026

The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 was announced today, and it is currently available on Amazon and B&H Photo. Specs APS-C autofocus prime lens.  Focal length: 17mm.  Full-frame equivalent: 25mm.  Maximum aperture: f/1.8.  Minimum aperture: f/16.  Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups.  Angle of view: 81°.  Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m.  Diaphragm blades: 6.  Filter thread: […]

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Lensbaby Launches Twist 28, a Wide-Angle Petzval-Inspired Lens Developed in Response to Years of Photographer Demand

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2026

Lensbaby Twist 28 Pancake: B&H Photo Lensbaby Launches Twist 28, a Wide-Angle Petzval-Inspired Lens Developed in Response to Years of Photographer Demand PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Portland, Oregon-based optics company expands its Twist series to 28mm for the first time in its 20-year history Lensbaby, a creative effects lens manufacturer […]

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Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF Firmware 1.03 Update Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 3, 2026

Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Viltrox released firmware 1.03 for the Viltrox AF 27/1.2 XF Pro. It just fixes a bug affecting the X-Pro series of cameras viewfinder selection. Firmware update instructions： 1. Fixed the issue of incorrect viewfinder in the X-Pro series. AF 27/1.2 XF Pro 1.0.3 Firmware Download Follow Fujiaddict on […]

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Adapting the Lensbaby Twist 60 to the Fujifilm GFX for Extreme Swirly Bokeh

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 25, 2026

  Adapting the Lensbaby Twist 60 to the Fujifilm GFX for Extreme Swirly Bokeh Fotodiox recently released an interesting experiment for medium format shooters looking to add a distinct, vintage character to their images. They demonstrated how adapting the full-frame Lensbaby Twist 60 to the larger Fujifilm GFX sensor can exaggerate the lens’s famous “Petzval-style” […]

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Meike AF Air 25mm f/1.7, 35mm f/1.7, and 56mm f/1.7 at CP+ 2026

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 11, 2026

Meike showed off a new line of lenses that looks a lot like the Viltrox Air series of lenses, and the prices are even similar. These lenses will be for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mount. Meike Air 25mm f/1.7 Focal length: 25 mm Mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z Aperture: f/1.7 […]

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