Scanning ahead…
Brand loyalty may be a thing of the past, but Jon Devo sees the positives in third-party glass
Jon is a professional photographer, videographer and technology journalist.
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Third-party lenses used to be shunned. Now we’re spoilt for choice, with quality optics from newcomers including Irix, AstrHori and Laowa.
Jon Devo
In recent years, the photography industry has witnessed a seismic shift in how we view lenses. Gone are the days when legacy manufacturers like Canon and Nikon dominated the market with their proprietary glass. Today, third-party lens makers such as Sigma, Tamron and Laowa have reputations for high-quality, innovative optics that rival or surpass those of first-party lenses.