Kase’s AF 150mm f/5.6 Reflex Lens Embraces Wacky Donut-Shaped Bokeh

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A black Kase Reflex 150mm f/5.6 AF camera lens with a Z-mount, shown upright against a plain white background. The lens features visible switches and branding on its body.

Kase, arguably best known for its filters, also makes lenses. While some of these are normal, like the AF 85mm f/1.4 portrait prime, others are a bit unusual, like the manual focus 200mm f/5.6 reflex (mirror) lens. Kase's newest lens is yet another reflex prime, but this time it comes equipped with autofocus.

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  1. EmmaMay 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM

    Great write-up! The unique donut-shaped bokeh of this Kase reflex lens is definitely something creative photographers will enjoy. It’s interesting to see autofocus being introduced in this type of lens, which is quite rare . If anyone wants to enhance their real estate or interior shots after capture, I’ve found Phephotos
    to be really helpful for professional editing.

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