Samyang has officially requested the license to make Z-mount lenses
Phototrend had a chat with Kim Dubin, head of product planning at Samyang. He said they are still waiting for official licenses from the Japanese manufacturer to make Zmount lenses!
New images of the new second generation Meike AF 85mm F1.4 II Z lens
Here is an image of the new Meike 85mm f/1.4 II Z lens that will be sold soon on their Amazon page.
What’s new:
- completely redesigned exterior
- optimized color cast
- full range of function buttons
- newly optimized focusing motor for improved autofocus and tracking performance
- lightweight design that significantly reduces weight and size
- weighing less than 700 grams
7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 FE lens will go on sale in late 2026 for $800
The new 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 Z autofocus lens will be sold the second half of this year for a price around $800.
First image of the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 APO lens
As you know we already have a Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 STM Z lens. But there is a new much improved version coming soon!
The image on top shows the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 APO full-frame autofocus lens. It is from a brand new product line, featuring APO apochromatic technology and an STM stepping motor. It’s expected to be compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.
Brightin Star announced the new 50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT Z-mount Lens
Brightin Star made this development announcement:
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The 50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT Lens stands out with its switchable triple rendering modes, allowing photographers to adapt their visual style instantly. With a simple switching mechanism, users can seamlessly transition between these three distinct optical styles within a single lens, offering exceptional creative flexibility without changing equipment.
50mm F2 TRI-SIGHT Lens Key Features:
- Classic 50mm focal length with three switchable focus styles: SMOOTH (soft-focus effect), PRIME (standard rendering), and FOAMS (bubble bokeh effect).
- Drop-in filter system for creating distinctive and creative light spots.
- Stepless aperture design with a retractable lens hood and detachable focus lever for smoother, more convenient operation.
- Full-frame compatible for E / Z / RF / L mounts.
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: F2.0
- Format: Full-frame
- Minimum aperture: F22
- Lens construction: 6 groups / 7 elements
- Angle of view: 47°
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.7m
- Aperture blades: 11
- Focus type: Manual focus (MF)
- Max diameter: approx. 68mm
- Overall length: approx. 74mm
- Weight: approx. 459g
First image samples shot with the 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 Z lens
This is a new picture of the 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 Z-mount that will be displayed tomorrow at the Cp+ show. And here below you can see the first images shot with this lens (Courtesy of Shoten).
