Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Deal Zone: MITAKON ZHONGYI 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens Discounted Today Only

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 20, 2019

B&H Photo has the MITAKON ZHONGYI 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens discounted for the remainder of the day.

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Meike 35mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 17, 2019

Meike recently announced a new 35mm f/1.4 manual focus lens designed for m43. The new lens is already in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon. Lens specifications: Lens classification: Micro single lens Aperture range: F1.4-F16 Recent focusing distance: 0.4m Focal length range: 35mm Lens structure: 5 groups of 8 Filter size: ∅49mm APS-C format: Level: 37 […]

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II and Edge 35 Optic

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 14, 2019

Lensbaby just announced their new Composer Pro II and Lensbaby Edge 35 Optic it is specifically designed to produce strong creative selective focus effects. Lensbaby now has many lenses for m43. Lensbaby Composer Pro II Specs Focal Length 35mm Aperture f/3.5 to f/22 Lens Mount m43 Minimum Focus Distance 7″ / 17.8 cm Maximum Magnification 0.2x Optical […]

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Meyer Optik Görlitz is Back and They Are Being Transparent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 12, 2019

Meyer Optik Görlitz is back thanks to OPC Optics and they hope to not make the same mistakes as the company that originally tried to revive the brand. So far they have released two press releases, which you can read below, but the second one is probably the most interesting since it includes: Somnium and Nocturnus […]

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7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 25, 2019

7Artisans 60mm f/2.8: Amazon Manual focus lens Aperture f/2.8 – f/16 Minimum focusing distance: 65mm Scheduled to be released in May 2019 Manufacturer’s preferred price: ¥ 25,000 (excluding tax) or around $200 Designed for APS – C size mirrorless cameras 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Sony E / Canon EF – M / Fuji Film X […]

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CameraSize: Kamlan FS 7.5mm f/3.2 Fisheye

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 12, 2019

Camerasize just added the Kamlan FS 7.5mm f/3.2 Fisheye to their comparison tool. I compared the Kamlan FS 7.5mm f/3.2 Fisheye to the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Rectal Linear lens with it above. You can make your own comparison here. Kamlan FS 7.5mm f/3.2 (Coming soon): Amazon Regular Edition: Black 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo Silver 7.5mm lens at B&H Photo Lightweight Edition for […]

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New Kamlan FS Lenses: 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 31, 2019

Kamlan has three new mirrorless lenses – FS 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2:

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