New deals: Save big on Anker and Ugreen battery storage and adapters
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Viltrox first native L-mount autofocus lenses will be announced before Spring!
Viltrox’s native L-mount autofocus lens is set to be released soon, having obtained Leica L-mount protocol authorization. Viltrox is an official member of the L-mount alliance. The specific release date for its first L-mount autofocus lens has not been disclosed, but it is expected to be unveiled before the Spring Festival.
Source: Weibo
Loading ...Wild DIY: Lumix S9 hacked to Sony E‑mount with a Viltrox ring — and it works!
RED (Xiaohongshu) user Chan modified a Panasonic Lumix S9 to accept Sony E-mount lenses. To achieve the correct flange focal distance, he removed the front sensor cover and used a Viltrox E mount adapter. The result combines the S9’s in-camera LUT workflow with the vast E-mount lens ecosystem.
The L mount has a flange distance of 20 mm, while Sony’s E mount has a flange distance of 18 mm. So it’s impossible to adapt E-mount lenses. The only way is to do what Chan did, cut the mount and bring an E mount closer to the sensor. I don’t think you should do that… it takes the right skills to make it work, and you’ll lose your warranty.
Gallery: Lumix S9 to E-mount conversion
New Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II L-mount lens announced
The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 Full Frame autofocus L-mount lens is now available for preorder at Amazon.
New Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 Full-Frame Lens Officially Teased
Brightin Star is teasing the launch of a new 50mm f/1,05 Full Frame manual focusing lens. Sounds like a clone of the couple of years old (and now discontinued) 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 lens. No idea yet about pricing but the lens should be announced within days and be available in E/Z/RF/L mount versions