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Huge thanks to everyone who entered our Viltrox 85mm F1.4 giveaway! 🙌 A winner has been selected and notified. Stay tuned... more giveaways are coming 👀 In the meantime, check out our new Universal Lens Cap—now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKW2V178

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Wow—thank you to everyone who’s signed up so far. This giveaway has been incredible, and we’re so grateful for all the support ❤️ To celebrate the launch of our very own DIYP Universal Lens Cap (dropping August 6 on our site and Amazon 🛠️📷), we’re giving away a Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Lens 🎉

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