Category Archives: 3rd Party Lens

Metabones Speed Booster XL Review

For those that want a big sensor look on m43, Metabones is arguably your best solution. This Speed Booster XL review does a good job of explaining the advantage of using a Metabones adapter over cheaper knock offs. Metabones adapters are generally very well regarded, but by all accounts the Speed Booster XL performs very well on the GH4 and I […]

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Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Discounted

The Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS B&H Photo’s deal zone deal of the day. I almost purchased this lens for astrophotography when looking for a good lens to shoot the sky with, but instead went for the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II lens for Fuji.

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New Samyang Lenses For m43

Samyang released two new lenses for m43 today, the Samyang 35mm T1.3 ED AS UMC CS and Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS. They are both mechanical lenses of a similar design and they will ship in September for €450.

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New SAMYANG 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS

Kind of an interesting lens because there are a few reviews on the web of it, but I can’t find it anywhere on Amazon (has the generic, but not the Samyang), B&H Photo, or Adorama. Translated: Kenko Co., Ltd., the sale of South Korea · Samyang Optics Co., Ltd. of the interchangeable lens “SAMYANG 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS”, will start […]

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Lightroom CC 2015.6 and Camera Raw Update 9.6 With GX85 Support Now Available

Adobe released Lightroom 6.6/Lightroom CC 2015.6/Camera Raw Update 9.6, the other day which adds guided upright and support for the new Panasonic DMC-GX85 (DMC-GX80, DMC-GX7MK2). There are also quite a few new Samyang and Rokinon lens profiles included.

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Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Final 50mm Trioplan Push Has Begun

Earlier this month we were given the opportunity to interview Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik Görlitz on Fuji Addict. They are about to entering the final 24hrs of their kickstarter campaign for the Trioplan f2.9/50 with over $650,000 raised. If you’re interested in getting an early discounted lens package now is the time to add your support. Press Release: Trioplan f2.9/50 […]

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