Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Kenko 400mm f/8.0 Reflex Lens

With a reflective optical system using mirrors, the lens realized surprisingly compact size and lightness while being super telephoto of 400 mm. Unique Ring Boke is attractive. Lineup of nine kinds of mounts for single lens reflex and mirrorless. ※ Mount is T mount type, it is detachable type. It can convert to other mounts. * Pinto […]

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New Manual Focus Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

Meike announced the new 85mm f/2.8 macro manual focus lens for 43 cameras. It might be a little on the large size though since it was originally designed for a full frame sensor. Meike products are sold on Amazon Specs: Product model MK-85-F2.8 Lens type Medium telephoto lens for portrait and macro photography Lens structure 8 […]

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Biotar 58mm f/2 Lens Officially Announced

(Koblenz, Germany) An updated version of the Biotar 58mm f2 will join the already announced Biotar 75mm f1.5, as the first two pieces in Oprema Jena’s lineup of modern remakes of classic lenses, the company announced today. Oprema is offering 58 people the chance to get the Biotar 75 and Biotar 58 – both originally […]

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LEE Solar Filter Controversy: UPDATED

Earlier today Petapixel published an article about how Amazon is refunding LEE Solar filters because they were unable to ensure that the filter was safe for use, so I reached out to B&H Photo for clarification. While B&H Photo stands by the safety of the filter I continued to push for further clarification about why this might have happened, […]

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SLR Magic 8mm f/4 Discounted and Reviews

B&H Photo has discounted the SLR Magic 8mm f/4 today so you can get one for $200! This is a great rectilinear lens for micro four thirds, especially for the price. You can watch more SLR magic 8mm f/4 videos below.

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Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III Firmware 1.3

Tamron released firmware 1.3 for the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III it adds: This update stabilizes action of AF (Auto Focus) under certain operating conditions when using Tamron lens with Olympus cameras. You can read more about how to get the update here Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Save Up To $220 With Rokinon And Samyang Instant Rebates

Adorama currently has rebates for three four third lenses available. The Rokinon 12mm is a particularly good value and is a lot of fun for astrophotography.

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