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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.

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...]

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

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8 S DSM WL lens for Sony APS-C [Read more...]

April 25, 2024 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the inexpensive (yet good!) 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 prime lens. [Read more...]

April 25, 2024 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 STM Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 STM - a very strong budget prime lens [Read more...]

April 18, 2024 TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 X-mount Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. [Read more...]