Tag Archives: Chinese lenses

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

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2024

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

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2024

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

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2024

  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

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2024

→ 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)

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2024

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

By PR admin | Published: May 10, 2024

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)

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2024

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

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2024

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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2024 Meike lens roadmap: three new lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E mount

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2024

Meike announced three new full-frame autofocus f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras:

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Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2024

Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses, similar to several other Chinese lens manufacturers (Yongnuo, Meike, AstrHori, Sirui, 7artisans, TTartisan, Viltrox, Venus Optics). The focal length of the first Zhongyi Optics autofocus lens is expected to be between 35mm and 85mm. See the current ZY Optics lens lineup here. Previous […]

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