Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

SLR Magic 8mm F4 Review

The SLR Magic 8mm f/4 is an exciting lens for m43 that is optimal around f5.6-8. The above review is primarily video, but gives a good idea of the lenses distortion characteristics. For some reason there is some wobble in the video when he holds the Panasonic G85 above his head. SLR Magic 8mm f/4: B&H […]

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SLR Magic 8mm f/4 Now Available

SLR Magic 8mm f/4 lens: SLR Magic expands its micro four thirds lineup with new ultra wide angle lens Hong Kong, China (Feburary 25, 2017) – SLR Magic expands the micro four thirds lens lineup with the new SLR Magic 8mm F4 ultra wide angle lens. The product will be officially introduced during upcoming BVE 2017 […]

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SLR Magic 8mm f/4 For MFT

SLR Magic announced a new 8mm f/4 lens for Micro Four Thirds today (check pricing and availability). Additional pictures, press release and technical specifications: SLR Magic 8mm f/4 lens: SLR Magic expands its micro four thirds lineup with new ultra wide angle lens Hong Kong, China (Feburary 25, 2017) – SLR Magic expands the micro four […]

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Kowa Prominar 90mm f/2.5 Macro Lens for MFT on Display at CP+

The new Kowa Prominar 90mm f/2.5 Macro lens made an appearance at CP+ this year.   You can also find it in the latest m43 catalog here. Via Photorumors Pictures Via Optyczne, DSLRmagazine

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Panasonic GH5 Metabones Speedbooster XL Questions Answered

Newsshooter had the opportunity to test the Metabones Speedbooster XL on a pre-production GH5 and while the video results look good there are some problems. At this time the electronic connection between lens and camera isn’t working correctly and if you use IBIS there can be issues, but other than that the results look very good. Check […]

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Sigma Advisory: SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN

ADVISORY 2016.12.28 For customers using OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera Thank you for purchasing and using our products. It is identified that the SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for Micro Four Thirds mount does not properly offer the C-AF function when it is attached with the camera OM-D E-M1 Mark II, which […]

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ZY Optics Releases The Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5X Super Macro Lens

Shenyang China, Dec 19, 2016 – Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released a new compact Super Macro Lens for full frame cameras, the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens and it features a high reproduction ratio up to 4.5:1.

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