Will More Chinese Optical Brands Join the L-Mount Alliance?

Leica L-mount has changed the way we look at cameras. The collaboration between giants like Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica, as well as even video-dominant organizations such as BlackMagic, has excited photographers and videographers alike.

Viltrox Debuts Six Pro-Grade Raze AF Prime Lenses for DJI Ronin 4D

DJI Ronin 4D camera users are in for a treat as Viltrox announced a series of six full-frame prime lenses.

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Update for PetaPixel Members: Download RAWs From the Lumix S1R II, Sony’s New Lenses, and More

PetaPixel Members are able to download full-resolution sample JPEG and RAW files from all of the latest cameras and lenses we review, and today that list expands with samples captured with the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, both of Sony's new lenses, and more. [Read More]

Viltrox announces four new lenses at CP+

Viltrox announced some new lenses, including one of their 2024 lenses, which will now be available on the Nikon Z mount. They have announced the AF 35mm F1. 2 LAB FE, AF 85mm F1. 4 Pro FE, and AF 50mm F2.

Viltrox Looks Set To Launch a 35mm f1.2 Lens

Nikon just made the headlines with the launch of the Nikon 35mm f1. 2 Z S lens, a bokeh beast by all standards. Lenses like that don't come at a bargain though. With this lens being almost $2800 at the time of launch, it's priced out of reach for almost everyone except the seasoned pro photographer.

Is Viltrox Joining the L-Mount Alliance?

We've often reported how third-party lens manufacturers have been shaping up the industry with cost-effective and sharp lenses. Offerings from Japanese companies like Tamron and Sigma have created a benchmark, but the Chinese third-party lens manufacturers surpass others.