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Zhongyi releases the Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95mm ASP-C

Jan 26, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd

Mitakon Zhongyi optics (ZY optics) just revealed the Chuichi Kogaku Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95mm—the fastest 20mm lens for APS-C (¥63,460). It’s a manual focus lens for…

Meike 50mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount is now available for just $159

Jan 23, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd

The new Meike 50mm f/1.8 may be one of the most tempting budget lenses for the Z-mount. It is a full-frame, autofocus lens for only…

The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 is another attempt at releasing a 3rd party AF lens for the RF mount

Jan 21, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd

Yet again, Yongnuo is attempting to release an AF lens to the Canon RF-mount. This time, it’s the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 R DF DSM…

Thypoch Simera is a Leica lover’s dream lens

Jan 19, 2024
Almog Kolt

Thypoch just started shipping the new Simera 28mm F/1.4 lens, so it’s a great opportunity to look at both the 28mm (here) and the 35mm…

AstrHori’s new 25mm f/2.8 full-frame lens offers 2-5x macro zoom

Jan 19, 2024
John Aldred

AstrHori has announced their new 25mm f/2.8 Macro 2-5x lens (buy here). It’s a full-frame lens designed for hardcore – but low-budget – macro lovers….

Hey, Leica lovers! The Simera 28mm f/1.4 is now available for the Leica-M mount

Jan 18, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd

The Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 was first shown in September 2023 alongside its brethren, the Simera 35mm f/1.4. The lens is now available, promising a stylish…

A new pancake lens for the Fujifilm X-mount – the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F/2.8

Jan 16, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd

Cosina announced a new pancake lens exclusively for the Fujifilm X-mount: The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F/2.8. A direct alternative to Fujifilm’s own wide-angle pancake lens…

What’s the best lens for food photography?

Jan 12, 2024
Alex Baker

It can be difficult to know what equipment you need for the job, especially when you’re starting out or trying a new genre. Food photography…

How good are budget lenses, and can you really tell the difference?

Jan 12, 2024
Roman Fox

Whenever I pick up a new piece of gear, I always want the top-of-the-range option, and even if I clearly don’t need it, I manage…

Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL AF lens has a wireless follow focus

Jan 9, 2024
John Aldred

Yongnuo has announced its acronym-laden Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL APS-C lens. It’s currently available in China for Sony E mount, but other…