Category Archives: Viltrox

This is the “rumored” Viltrox camera

I have been very skeptical about the previously reported Viltrox camera rumors and rightfully so – here are the first leaked pictures of the Viltrox 1839 Toy Camera:

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip pancake L-mount lens announced

The previously rumored Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” pancake L-mount lens is now officially announced and currently in stock at: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Viltrox Store (use code NIKONRUMORS for a discount) Press release Previous coverage Additional information and pictures:

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More strange rumors from China: Viltrox to release a mirrorless camera with Nikon Z-mount

Fresh rumors circulating in Chinese‑language photography communities suggest that Viltrox may be preparing to enter the camera market with its own mirrorless model, and one of the strongest claims is that it could use the Nikon Z mount. Viltrox recently joined the L-Mount Alliance, so if they come up with a new camera, L-mount will […]

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Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for L-mount on June 16th

Viltrox will announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for L-mount on June 16th (previously reported here, the lens already exists for other mounts):    

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Now available for pre-order: Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lenses (E/Z/X)

The previously reported two new Viltrox AF APS-C EVO lenses (E/Z/X) are now officially announced and available for pre-order (check also the official Viltrox website): Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 EVO AF Lens Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO AF Lens Key features: Designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras (E/Z/XF mounts) Lightweight, strong construction suitable for everyday/everywhere use Fast, bright lenses […]

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Leaked specifications of the upcoming Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lenses (E/Z/X)

Viltrox will announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses on June 8th (check the official Viltrox website for updates): Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C  (already listed on Amazon) Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C Here are the leaked specifications:

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A new wave of Chinese lenses from Viltrox, 7Artisans, Vistilen, Brightin Star, and LLL to be announced in the next few days

Viltrox to announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses on June 8th: 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens for Sony E and Leica L-mount on June 5th. A new AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens from Vistilen is coming on June 9th. Brightin Star to release […]

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Viltrox to announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses on June 8th: 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8

Viltrox will announce two new lenses on June 8th: Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C  (already listed on Amazon) Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C Check the official Viltrox website for updates. Additional pictures:

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Viltrox cut a lens in half and took pictures with it – here are the results

At the P&E show in China, Viltrox cut an AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE N lens in half and took pictures with it. Unlike other cut lenses we have seen in the past from various brands, the Viltrox lens was actually functional, and the company published the pictures:

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Viltrox launches the Z1 Pro vintage/retro-inspired compact flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras

Viltrox announced a new Z1 Pro vintage/retro-inspired compact flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras (the pro version of the existing Z1) Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Viltrox Modern functionality with signature vintage styling Great for beginners, versatile enough for professionals First Vintage-series flash with High-Speed Sync (HSS) TTL […]

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