Tag Archives: Chinese lenses

The latest from China: Caye 200mm f/3.5 lens for $21

A new Chinese company has announced the Caye 200mm f/3.5 lens with a price tag of $21. Here are the details:

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Updates on the upcoming Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lenses

Sirui will announce a new Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z on October 25, 2024 (see teaser). The lens is already listed for sale on a German website for €545. The upcoming Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 lens was also briefly listed for sale on a German website for €999. […]

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Several new Chinese lenses will be announced next week, last chance to get the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5

  Several new Chinese lenses will be announced next week: Venus Optics Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lenses on October 14th (check website) Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens on October 17th (check website) Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C  lens on October 14 (check website) AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 […]

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The latest Chinese lenses

→ The previously reported Yongnuo YN35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially released in Aisa. Coming soon: new Yongnuo YN35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount →  Brightinstar will soon release a silver 35mm f/0.95 lens for Fuji X-mount. First picture of the upcoming Brightin […]

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Update: more new lenses revealed at the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E)

Several new Chinese lenses were revealed at the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E) – here is the updated list:

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Updated Meike lens roadmap

Here is the updated Meike lens roadmap (Meike lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Meike’s store): Meike AF 50mm f/1.4 MIX (full frame) Meike AF 35mm f/1.4 MIX (full frame) Meike AF 24mm f/1. 4 MIX (full frame) Meike AF 35mm f/2.0 lens for Z/X/E (full frame) Meike AF 16mm f/1.4 lens (APS-C) Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 […]

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Here are the first new lenses announced for the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E)

Expect many new Chinese lenses to be announced this week during the 25th China International Photographic Equipment and Technology Expo (2024 China P&E) that will take place from May 10-13 in Beijing.    → Venus Optics Laowa TS 100mm f/2.8 1X tilt-shift medium format lens for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad V mount (check website for updates). […]

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Upcoming new Chinese lenses: 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8, Yongnuo 33mm f/1.4, Viltrox 16mm f/1.8, Meike 33mm f/1.4

7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 autofocus APS-C lens for Sony E-mount: expected in late April. Yongnuo AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: expected on April 18. Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: expected in late April. Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Z/X/E mount: coming soon (minimum […]

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