Viltrox announces $400 AF 50mm F1.8 lens for E-mount and Z-mount, adds an E-mount option for AF 35mm F1.8 lens: Digital Photography Review

Viltrox has announced the release of two new lenses: a 35mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras and a 50mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony cameras. E-mount.

AF 35mm F1.8 lens for E . mount

Sony’s 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for E-mount cameras is actually a re-mounted version of the same lens Released back in September for the Nikon Z-mount camera system. It is composed of ten elements in eight groups, including two extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and two high refractive index elements. It features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, covers an aperture range of F1.8 to F16, and offers a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.8”).

Like its Z-mount counterpart Nikon, Sony’s E-mount version is miniaturized so that it can transfer EXIF ​​and autofocus information to the camera. The E-mount version also features the same Micro USB port on the rear mount of the lens for updating the lens with future firmware updates. This lens measures 70mm (2.76”) in diameter, 90mm (3.54”) long, and weighs 370g (13oz). Here is a sample image gallery provided by Viltrox:

Viltrox 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-mount cameras is now available available for purchase for $399 from Pergear, an authorized Viltrox retailer.

AF 50mm F1.8 lens for E-mount and Z . mount

The 50mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount is a new addition to Viltrox’s lineup, but follows the same imaging design language as the aforementioned 35mm F1.8. . It is composed of 11 elements in 10 groups, including one extra-low dispersion (ED) element, two high refractive index elements, and two aspherical elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 55cm (21.6″), uses a 55mm front filter thread, and has an aperture range of F1.8 to F16.

Like the 35mm F1.8, the 50mm F1.8 is equipped for EXIF ​​and autofocus data transfer, and comes with a built-in Micro USB port for firmware updates when it is released. This lens measures 70mm (2.8”) in diameter, 88.2mm (3.5”) in length and weighs approximately 350g (12.4oz).

Viltrox 50mm F1.8 AF Lens for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount cameras is currently available for purchase for $399 from Pergear, an authorized Viltrox retailer.