Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Pre-Orders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 28, 2018

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is now available from B&H Photo and Adorama. It should be available at Amazon soon.

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2018

Samyang announced an 85mm f/1.8 manual focus lens that will be sold in the US under the Rokinon name as the Rokinon MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS. The lens will be available in September and retail for $399. Specifications Specifications 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Aperture Range F1.8 to F22 Opical Construction 9 Elements in […]

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New Meike 25mm T2.2 Cine Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2018

Meike announced a 25mm T2.2 Cine lens that is available via Amazon. Minimum focusing distance: 25cm Front Filter Thread: 77mm Optical: Ten elements in eight groups Angle of View: 49.7 degrees Weight: 560g Geared rings via Amazon

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 20, 2018

Samyang Press Release Samyang unveils the MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C crop sensors Samyang Optics launches a new manual-focus lens for mirrorless shooters: The MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is designed for use with APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras in the following mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon M, and Micro-Four-Thirds. […]

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Net SE The Company Behind Meyer Optik Görlitz is in Bankruptcy

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 11, 2018

There’s been a pretty big jump in third-party lens releases over the past two years and Meyer Optik Görlitz has been a part of that jump. Unfortunately, Net SE which is the company behind Meyer Optik Görlitz, Ihagee and Schacht has been in bankruptcy since mid-July. At this time it is unknown what will be the effect of […]

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Lensbaby Sol 22 f/3.5 Tilt-Shift Lenses Available For m43

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 7, 2018

Lensbaby is a good inexpensive option if you’re looking to learn about tilt-shift photography. Lensbaby even released a step by step guide which you can read here about how to do tilt-shift photography. You can find the Lensbaby Sol 22 f/3.5 Tilt-Shift at B&H Photo.

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Venus Optics Revolutionary Macro Teaser Laowa 24mm f/14 Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 20, 2018

Venus Optics is teasing a new “revolutionary macro tool” the Laowa 24mm f/14. Make sure you check their site frequently because they will start their presale at $1 today. This is a very interesting marketing tactic.

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