Recently, I’ve pushed myself to look at third-party lens brands from China, which offer interesting character at a relatively low price. I wanted to try out the lenses that cost …
Third-party repair company iFixit announced an abrupt end to its collaboration with Galaxy smartphone maker Samsung last week. When the partnership was announced two years ago, iFixit said its goal …
For a long time, third-party optics usually meant compromise somewhere, but in 2024, does that apply anymore? Is it possible for a photographer to be perfectly happy shooting with, for …
Canon is well aware of the requests to see third-party lenses that are equipped with autofocus, like those made by Sigma or Tamron, on its mirrorless RF mount, and while …
Many camera manufacturers choose to support, or at least turn a blind eye to, third-party lens makers. Some even wholeheartedly embrace them. However, Canon has infamously taken a stance to …
When it comes to protecting its intellectual property, Canon is among the most litigious. Whether printer ink or lenses for the RF mount, the company spends significant effort shutting down …
Meike’s promised 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens that it announced in April is finally shipping for a very reasonable $470. But the promised RF support is, as most probably predicted, probably …
The original Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD has quite a wordy title to say. Luckily, it’s worth the hassle because it is one of my favorite lenses in recent …