Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 20, 2016

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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Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 4, 2016

This is the first we have heard of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 for m43 since Photokina and the footage looks great. Venus Optics is trying to push their 12mm at the moment, but hopefully when they are done we will hear more about this very interesting lens along with the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D.

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Save $1,400 on The Handevision 40mm f/0.85

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 14, 2016

There aren’t many f/0.85 lenses around, but the Handevision 40mm f/0.85 is currently discounted from $1,899 to $499. It’s not a very sharp lens from the few samples I could find, but if you like shooting in low light this lens might be for you at B&H Photo.

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The New Entaniya Fisheye 250

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 19, 2016

The Entaniya Fisheye 250 is a unique new lens that allows you to shoot 250°horizontal , and 180° vertical VR in one shot. The lens will be ¥388,000 JPY and should be released before Christmas.

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Rokinon 20mm T1.9 Cine DS AS ED UMC Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2016

The Rokinon 20mm T1.9 Cine DS AS ED UMC for m43 is now available. B&H Photo Amazon Adorama 20mm Lens 56.1° AOV, Four-Thirds Coverage Multi-Layer Coating to Reduce Flare Standard Gearing for Focus and Iris Dual-Side Focus and T-Stop Scales Clickless Aperture Ring Hybrid Aspherical Lenses Manual Focus and Aperture Removable Petal-Type Lens Hood Accepts 77mm Threaded […]

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Lensbaby Trio 28 Ultra Compact 28mm F3.5 Lens with 3 Focus Selectives

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 5, 2016

Trio 28 – where convenience meets creativity. Designed specifically for mirrorless* camera users, the Trio 28 features three selective focus optics in one compact lens design. Trio 28’s wide 28mm focal length uniquely captures the soul of street scenes, landscapes, environmental portraits, and more. Simply rotate a dial to choose your inspiration from our most […]

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Pre-order Samyang/Rokinon 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 16, 2016

The Samyang/Rokinon 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS announced during the Samyang Blockbusters Event can now be pre-ordered in Black or Silver for m43.

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