Tag Archives: Chinese lenses

Coming next week: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens (E+Z mount)

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2025

Venus Optics will officially announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount on June 25th. The lens has a 72mm filter size and weighs 377g.

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This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2025

This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro (officially announced – see product page): Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer macro 1.5x APO full-frame autofocus lens: Venus Optics Laowa AF FFII 12mm f/2.8 C&D-Dreamer ZERO-D full-frame autofocus lens: […]

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Here are some of the new lenses that will be announced/displayed at the 2025 China P&E show in Beijing

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2025

The 2025 China P&E show (Photographic Equipment and Electrical Imaging Machinery) will start on May 16 at the Beijing Exhibition Center. Here are some of the new lenses that will be announced/displayed at the show – stay tuned for the detailed coverage. Here are some of the new lens teasers from Astrhori, BrightinStar, SG-image, Venus […]

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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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