Category Archives: Third party lenses

Silver version of the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 released

By admin | Published: January 4, 2025

  TTArtisan released a silver version of their 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42: Pergear TTartisan Amazon US Amazon CA   Additional information on the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42:

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New TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 mount announced

By admin | Published: September 25, 2024

The previously reported TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” full-frame lens for M42 mount is now officially announced with a price tag of $269. The lens is now in stock at: TTArtisan Pergear Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon UK Amazon DE Additional information can be found here: TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens officially announced

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TTartisan announced a new 250mm f/5.6 Reflex lens for M42-mount

By admin | Published: June 4, 2024

TTartisan announced a new 250mm f/5.6 Reflex lens for M42-mount. Like the 100mm f/2.8 bubble bokeh, the new lens can easily be adapted (it is also available on Amazon).

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Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lens for Pentax K-mount now available

By admin | Published: August 31, 2023

The previously reported new and improved Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lens for Pentax K-moun is now officially released (the full press release can be found here). Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses are also sold at Adorama). “In the 1930s, design genius Willi Merté created the original […]

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The new Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: August 25, 2023

It seems that the new Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount according to the Japanese distributor Shoten Kobo. The Pentax version is still not listed on the manufacturer’s website. Update: the new Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens for Pentax […]

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New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens announced

By admin | Published: August 7, 2023

TTartisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens for M42 mount (can be used on Pentax cameras with an adapter). The lens is priced at $155 and is now available to order: TTartisan store (international shipping) Pergear (international shipping) Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR | Amazon IT | Amazon ES Sample photos […]

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Lensbaby announced new Double Glass II Optic + Composer Pro II for Pentax K mount

By admin | Published: February 23, 2023

Lensbaby announced a new Double Glass II Optic and Composer Pro II for Pentax K-mount, here are the details:

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