Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Kase 85mm f/1.4 Now Available for X Mount

Kase 85mm f/1.4: B&H Photo The Kase 85mm F1.4 Auto-Focus Lens is designed for photographers and videographers who want sharp, vibrant images with beautiful background blur. Whether you’re shooting portraits, street photography, or working in low-light, this fast f/1.4 lens delivers exceptional results. Built with premium optics and practical design features, it strikes the perfect […]

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Light Lens Lab 300mm f/1.9 APO Lens Could Cover GFX

Light Lens Lab is developing a 300mm f/1.9 APO lens that can cover a medium-format sensor, according to Photorumors. I hope this lens is being developed with GFX in mind, because we could use more third-party options for the GFX.

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AstrHori 18mm F5.6 APS-C Shift Announced

AstrHori 18mm F5.6 APS-C: B&H Photo This FUJI X-mount AstrHori 18mm f/5.6 Shift Lens is a versatile tool for photographers who want to capture wide scenes with minimal distortion. Built for APS-C sensors, when the lens is straight, it acts as a wide-angle prime lens, perfect for capturing expansive scenes. With 6mm of shift and 360° of […]

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OL: Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Review – Excellent

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon Opical limits posted its full review of the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro, which you can read in full here or check out the excerpt below. Viltrox has established a strong reputation over the years, and its pro lenses are among the best and most affordable options on the […]

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Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III Announced

The Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III was just announced, and it can be found on Amazon. F1.4 Large Aperture: The Brightin Star 50mm F1.4 lens can easily achieve the shallow depth of field effect and highlights the subject even in complex environments. Suitable for Low-Light Photography: The F1.4 large aperture allows more light to enter […]

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Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Patent Found

Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama The patent that is probably for the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary has been found. You can read over the patent below: overview [Publication number] P2025125276 [Release date] 2025-08-27 [Name of invention] High-magnification zoom lens [Application date] 2024-02-15 [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326 [Name or […]

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