Category Archives: Viltrox

Are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses?

We had several discussions on the topic in the past: are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses? There is a long and detailed post on ayrn.io investigating this topic:

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Released: Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II, Samyang/Rokinon MF 14mm f/2.8 UMC II & 85mm f/1.4 UMC II lenses

Three new lenses were released today and are available for pre-order: → Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 XF II lens (Fuji X mount). → Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Series II lens (various mounts available, more info here). → Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Series II lens (various mounts available, more info here).

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Additional information released on the new Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II FE full-frame mirrorless lens

Two weeks ago Viltrox mentioned their new 85mm f/1.8 Mark II lens when they announced their latest lens roadmap with several new MFT, APS-C, and full-frame lenses. Today the company released additional information on the second version of their 85mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens. The price is $399 and pre-0orders are now open.

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Viltrox lens roadmap

Viltrox published their latest lens roadmap with several new MFT, APS-C and full-frame lenses coming in 2021 and 2022 (click for larger view): Here is a closer view of the upcoming lenses:

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Coming next: Viltrox 20mm T2 ASPH cinema lens for L-mount

Viltrox is planning to release also a new 20mm T2 cinema lens for L-mount based on the current Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 model. Here are the details: 12 elements in 9 groups, one double-sided ASPH element, 4 ED elements and one short wave-length, highly-transparent element Viltrox’s HD Nano coating Minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8in) Aperture […]

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The new Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens will be priced at $279

The first Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF APS-C prime autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras will be released on April 15. The price will be $279 (in the US Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H and Amazon). Update – the lens is already listed for sale on eBay. Additional information on the new lens:

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New Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens coming in April

Viltrox is teasing with a new APS-C lens that will be announced/released this month: That first APS-C mirrorless lens with autofocus will be the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 (available for Sony E and Fuji X mounts): Update – the lens is already listed for sale on eBay. Here are the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 lens specifications […]

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The new Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses will start shipping in March (Viltrox 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4)

The new Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses (Viltrox 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4) will start shipping in March according to a report from FujiAddict. Additional information on the new lenses (Viltrox lenses are sold at B&H and Amazon):

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