Nisi officially announced the new 9mm f/2.8 APS-C E-mount lens (USA preorder here / worldwide preorder here).

The new Laowa 12-24mm FE lens is now available at BHphoto and Venusstore (worldwide shipment).

SonyAlphaBlog’s conclusion is:

The Sony and the Sigma cost from 2x to 4 times the price of the Laowa , but they are superior in every domains. Performances of the Laowa will only be decent on 24mpix cameras and if you do some post processing

Preorders: Tamron 50-40mm FE at BHphoto, Adorama. in EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK.

Dpreview tested the new Tamron lens and they really liked it:

Tokina 11-18mm lens is at BHphoto. Adorama.

Christopher reviewed the brand new Tokina zoom lens:

The lens is available at BHphoto and Adorama.

SonyAlphaBlog’s conclusion is:

Although it provides very good results globally the Tokina is a MF lens that is a bit overpriced vs the Viltrox and Sigma that are also very good and have AF while being smaller and lighter

Topaz announced the brand new Photo AI APP (Click here to read all details). Use the coupon code “GETPHOTOAI” to save 15% on your order! The deal runs until the 7th of October only.

Lenstip reviewed both lenses and came to the following surprising conclusion:

The summary of this test should consist of superlatives only. Let’s face it, Samyang offers you an excellent lens. It’s a device that is able to rival on equal terms with the Sony model and, additionally, in many categories it prevails. Mind you, its price is two times lower than the price of the Sony. You have to admit in such a situation it would be difficult not to recommend the new Samyang.

Samyang 135mm f/1.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon US/EU, Adorama.