Nikon has lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit). The full court ruling can be found here. The documents are in Chinese – here is the AI recap:
Here are a few new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 PRO full-frame lens (77mm filter size, minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters, VCM voice coil focusing motor, and a metal body), Viltrox 40mm f/1.2 and 18mm f/1.2 PRO APS-C lenses (previously reported here):
The previously reported Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 AIR and the 35mm f/1.7 AIR lenses for Micro Four Thirds were officially released in China today. Pre-orders should open soon at B&H Photo, Amazon, and the official Viltrox store.
The previously reported Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount has been officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Viltrox store | Foto Erhardt | Amazon Press release Additional information Technical specifications:
I already reported that Viltrox will introduce a new line of MFT autofocus lenses. The first two Viltrox MFT lenses are expected to be the 25mm f/1.7 AIR and the 35mm f/1.7 AIR. Viltrox used to make MFT lenses (see listings):
The Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens (E/Z) will be announced on July 15th (already listed for sale on Aliexpress): Here are the full details on the new lens (check the Viltrox website for updates):
Viltrox is already teasing the upcoming 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (already listed for sale on Aliexpress): Viltrox is expected to release the following new lenses in 2026: Viltrox 18mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 MFT Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake Viltrox 28mm f/2.8 Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 Pro […]
Viltrox is expected to release the following new lenses in 2026: Viltrox 18mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 MFT Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake Viltrox 28mm f/2.8 Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 Pro Viltrox 40mm f/1.2 Pro Viltrox tilt, shift, or both lens Recently released Viltrox lenses: Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 Chip for L-mount Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 […]
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:
