Samyang 16mm F2.8
The Samyang 16mm F2.8 is a lightweight, compact wide-angle lens priced at 400 euros, offering excellent center sharpness but only good corner performance. It has weather sealing, good color rendition, and very good autofocus. However, it suffers from significant distortion and vignetting that requires post-processing correction.
Samyang 85mm F1.8 P
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 P lens offers excellent performance with sharpness improving from very good to excellent at F2.8. Its lightweight and compact design, combined with very good autofocus and color rendition, make it ideal for portable setups. However, it features some vignetting and moderate chromatic aberrations.
Brightin Star 85mm F1.8
The Brightin Star 85mm F1.8 lens offers excellent sharpness, good autofocus, and desirable bokeh, making it a well-balanced choice at $300. Its notable features include a clickless aperture ring and good build quality. However, it is relatively large and heavy, with significant vignetting and noticeable focus breathing.
Neewer FS-300C continuous light
The Neewer FS-300C is a versatile 300W RGB LED light suitable for various filming environments. It features precise brightness adjustment, multiple color modes, and a dual power supply option. With a Bowens mount for light modifiers and a user-friendly smartphone app, it's ideal for professional photography and videography, priced at 499 euros.
Neewer V mount battery PS099S
The Neewer PS099S is a powerful V-mount battery, weighing 675g and priced at 199 euros, designed for professional video equipment. It features multiple outputs, an OLED display, and Bluetooth control via a smartphone app. Capable of powering demanding devices, it also supports various accessories for efficient use in filming.
AstrHori 27mm F2.8
The AstrHori 27mm F2.8 lens, priced at $126 (199 euros), offers excellent sharpness and AF performance, along with compact design. While vignetting and distortion are notable drawbacks, it has good color rendition and good bokeh at F2.8. Comparatively, it is like the Ulanzi / 7 Artisans ones but better than competitors like TTArtisan.
Laowa 15mm F4.5 Macro 0,5X
The Laowa 15mm F4.5 Macro 0.5X is a new version of the Laowa 15mm F4 Macro 1:1, offering lower price and weight, but sacrificing its 1:1 magnification. While it has good center sharpness and build quality, overall performance is average, particularly in corners, and is not recommended for general use.
Loawa 8-15mm F2.8 Fisheye
The Laowa 8-15mm F2.8 Fisheye, priced at 829 euros, is the first full-frame fisheye zoom for Sony E mount. It delivers excellent sharpness, color rendition, and build quality, with versatility from circular to full-frame images. While competitively priced, the 7 Artisans 10mm F2.8 offers a more compact alternative.
Thypoch Simera 21mm T1.5
The Thypoch Simera 21mm T1.5 Cine lens offers excellent build quality and center sharpness, complemented by good color rendition and background blur. However, it suffers from weak corner sharpness, distortion, and vignetting. Alternatives like the Voigtländer 21mm F1.4 outperform it across the board in sharpness and performance.
Tamron 16-30 F2.8 Di III VXD G2
The Tamron 16-30mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers excellent optical performance and sharpness, making it a strong contender in its category. Priced at 999 euros, it offers customization options and good build quality. While it outperforms some rivals, the Sony 16-25mm F2.8 G remains superior, especially at 61Mpix.