The previously reported TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens for Z and E-mount is now officially announced (the L-mount will be released later). The price is $99 with free shipping when purchased from the official store: US Orders: B&H Photo Worldwide: TTartisan Store (use code RUMORS for 5% off) Full-frame 85mm Focal Length 332g-338g Lightweight Design F1.8 Large Aperture 0.8m Minimum Focusing […]
Several new Chiens lenses are expected to be released at the upcoming BIRTV2026 show in Beijing, China (August 19 – 22, 2026): Meike Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 APS-C lens: 169 grams, 12 elements in 9 groups, 9-blade aperture, minimum focusing distance of 0.25 meters, 52mm filter thread (E/Z/X). Check the official website for updates. SG-image […]
TTArtisan will soon announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 from the budget Neo line (previously reported here). The TTArtisan Neo line is a new series of ultra-affordable, minimalist full-frame autofocus prime lenses that prioritize extreme simplicity, compact size, and low cost over traditional manual controls. The line features a clean, no-frills design with no aperture ring […]
TTartisan announced in China two full-frame AF lenses from the new Neo series (previously reported here): AF 50mm f/1.8 and AF 85mm f/1.8 (E/Z/L). Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the official TTartisan store. The Neo Series focuses on simplicity, with a clean and minimalistic design – no aperture ring or focus ring. The […]
