Here’s a quick update on the previously reported Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens: it is currently being tested and is expected to be officially released before the end of the year (2024) with a price tag of under $1000 – that’s impressive considering that the 135mm f/1.8 lenses from Japanese manufacturers are usually over $2k: […]
We are getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the latest images from Chinese social media: Update – the lens will be listed for funding on Indiegogo on September 29:
Viltrox displayed for the first time a new Luna 42-420mm T5.6 10x zoom cinema lens at the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam. The lens is expected to cost around $100,000. Viltrox already has the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10X FF lens (priced at $65,000):
The previously reported Viltrox “Brightmoon White” limited edition lenses are now available for order exclusive from the Viltrox online store (limited to 100 pieces each): Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE (full frame) Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 E (APS-C) More pictures of the new lenses: Viltrox to release limited edition white versions of their AF 20mm […]
On September 14th, Viltrox will announce new white versions of the AF 20mm f/2.8 and AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lenses for Sony E-mount (see teaser). Only 1,000 pieces will be available, and they will be sold on the official Viltrox website. Additional pictures:
Viltrox is teasing a new Air compact lens announcement for September 14th: As FujiAddict suggests, this could be a large-aperture wide-angle lens (Viltrox 35mm f/1.2?). The latest Viltrox lenses are generally released for X/E/Z mount. Viltrox is teasing two new lenses for Sony E-mount from a new “AIR” series Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, […]
The previously reported Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for order: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Viltrox online store (international shipping) Additional information:
Tons of Canon Patents Found 9-18mm F4 IS, 10-20mm F2.8-4 IS, 11-22mm F2.8 IS, 12-30mm F4-6.3, 24-50mm F4-6.3, 14-30mm f/4-6.2, 24-50mm f/4-6.2, and 12-28mm f/4-6.4 Canon Patents For 15-28mm F2.8 and 17-30mm F2.8 Zooms More Canon Patents 400-600mm F2.8-4, 300-600mm F2.8-4.5, and 70-300mm F4 Canon 180mm F3.5 Macro, 300mm F4 Macro, and 100mm F4 Macro […]
The 25th Shanghai International Photographic Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition (P&I 2024) started today (August 7th to 9th). Several new Chinese lenses will be on display at the show (see the list of upcoming/rumored lenses here). Here are the first pictures of the previously reported AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens […]
Viltrox is working on a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount (previously reported here):
The previously reported Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 FE lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order for $168: Full-Frame | f/2.5 to f/16 STM Stepping AF Motor One ED element, one aspherical element, and three HR elements Ten Lens Elements in Six Groups Supports Exif Data Transmission Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.1′ 52mm filter thread Seven-bladed […]
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