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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.

January 29, 2024 Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4 M-Mount Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4 lens for Leica M-mount. [Read more...]

January 29, 2024 Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4 M Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4 lens for Leica M mount rangefinder cameras [Read more...]

January 22, 2024 Thypoch Simera 28mm F1.4 Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Simera 28mm F1.4 lens from new lens maker Thypoch. [Read more...]

January 22, 2024 Thypoch Simera 28mm F1.4 M Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the Thypoch Simera 28mm F1.4 M-mount lens [Read more...]

December 18, 2023 Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 Micro-Pancake Review

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 M-mount rangefinder lens [Read more...]

December 18, 2023 Brightin Star X-Slim 28mm F2.8 Gallery

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a gallery of images from the ultra-slim Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 XSLIM M-mount lens. [Read more...]

September 18, 2023 Feiyu Pocket 3 Action Camera Review

  I was excited about the proof of concept of the Pocket 3 action camera from gimbal experts Feiyu for its ability to quickly mount anywhere magnetically, be remotely controlled, and having up to 4K60 video capture.  I instantly saw a great opportunity for adding all kinds of unique B-roll footage to my various reviews [Read more...]

September 8, 2023 Pergear 14mm F2.8 II Review

Pergear released a 14mm F2.8 wide angle prime for full frame cameras a few years ago, and while it was nicely sharp, there were some areas that could be improved.  But Pergear is back with a second attempt that has improved on a number of those shortcomings.  The new Pergear 14mm F2.8 II features: More […] [Read more...]