Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Firmware 1.0.2 Released

Viltrox 56mm f/1.7:  Amazon / B&H Photo Viltrox released a firmware update for the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 which you can download here. The update notes are the update notes are below: v1.0.2 major updates: 1. Fix the problem that the lens is out of focus at close range at F1.7 aperture. BUG feedback channels: 1. VILTROX product exchange […]

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TTartisan 100mm F2.8 Macro 2X Now Available For X and GFX

TTArtisan announced the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro for X and GF mount last month, but it is now available on Amazon. TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro GF Mount TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro X Mount 2x Magnification: TTArtisan 100mm F2.8 Macro lens provides up to 2x macro coverage, with the closest focusing distance as […]

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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 Preorders Finally Started

If you’re looking for an interesting fast lens for astrophotography the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 might be a good option for you. This lens was announced earlier this year, but preorders only just started at B&H Photo. Lens configuration/MTF diagram Sample more Samples↓ https://stkb.co.jp/info/?page_id=27982

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Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 V2 Firmware 1.1.0 Adds X-T5, X-H2, and X-H2S Support

This is a bit of a confusing release from Viltrox for the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 V2 because the website says it came out the same day as 1.0.9, but it couldn’t have since my post is from before that time. The new Viltrox website is difficult to track firmware updates on, but I will […]

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Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 and Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 ASPH Disassembly

Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2: B&H Photo / Amazon Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm f/2.8 ASPH: B&H Photo / Amazon Yukosteel has disassembly instructions for the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2 and Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 ASPH. These lenses have electronic connections to the camera and from Yukosteel’s analysis of the electronics the lenses are designed so that if the electronics fail the […]

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Polarpro LightLeak Lenses: LightLeak 16mm, LightLeak 28mm, and LightLeak 50mm

Polarpro announced three new 16mm f/11, 28mm f/11, and 50mm f/11 LightLeak lenses for E/R/Z/X mount: “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 filmic-style images with your professional digital setup. It’s a useful alternative for shooting […]

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