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There are a number of small lens makers who have been developing lenses particularly for modern mirrorless cameras.  Most of these (but not all) are budget, manual focus alternatives.

July 19, 2024 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the inexpensive 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for full frame mirrorless [Read more...]

July 19, 2024 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 STM Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the new 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 STM telephoto prime lens for full frame mirrorless [Read more...]

July 12, 2024 Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 telephoto prime for APS-C mirrorless [Read more...]

July 12, 2024 Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 AF lens for APS-C mirrorless systems. [Read more...]

June 27, 2024 Sirui Sniper 16mm F1.2 X-mount Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Sirui Sniper 16mm F1.2 autofocusing prime lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fuji X-mount cameras [Read more...]

June 27, 2024 Sirui Sniper 16mm F1.2 Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the Sirui Sniper 16mm F1.2 fast, wide angle prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read more...]

June 14, 2024 Sirui Nightwalker 16mm T1.2 Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a video review of the Sirui Nightwalker 16mm T1.2 cine lens for mirrorless APS-C cameras [Read more...]

May 23, 2024 Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S DA DSM WL Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review on the unique and innovative Yongnuo 11mm F1.8 wide angle prime for APS-C. [Read more...]