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HISTORICAL FACTS: Viltrox - Caught on Camera

I think Viltrox just released the most sophisticated full-frame pancake lens ever

This super-slim pancake lens has full-fat features like AF, aperture and focus rings, and an f/2.8 aperture

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Viltrox unveils a miraculously small 'pancake' lens with bright f/2.8 aperture for Sony and Nikon cameras — and it has an innovative feature I love

Viltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.

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Viltrox Tele and Wide Converter Lens for Fujifilm X100VI review: Can going off-brand pay off?

Is Viltrox resting on its laurels, or can its conversion lens fit your budget and need for quality?

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I compared the affordable Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens with Fujifilm’s legendary 90mm f/2 portrait optic — I have one surprising favorite

Viltrox's AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony's APS-C cameras, while it's a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.

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Your camera deserves great glass — here are 5 of the best new optics I've tested in 2026, from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

I get just as excited about new lenses as I do about new cameras, and these 5 new optics for 2026 were a real treat to review.

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The Kodak Charmera craze is out of control. Even this lens brand appears to be jumping on the keychain camera trend

Leaked photos on Chinese social media hint that Viltrox is giving out keychain cameras at a festival

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FINALLY, a lens that's actually worth buying for my Lumix S9

At last, the lens that the Lumix S9 has been begging for is here!This tiny pancake prime is a perfect fit for the tiny trendy camera

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Is THIS what Nikon's lawsuit is about? Viltrox is making a camera using the Z-mount (report)

Is Nikon suing Viltrox over an unlicensed camera using its lens mount without permission?

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Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo review: a further evolution of the species, this time for the APS-C subdivision

The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo is a classy but cost-effective short telephoto prime for Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony APS-C format mirrorless cameras

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Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 Evo review: this portrait-friendly prime gets the next-gen treatment

The Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 Evo is from the growing ‘Evo’ range of feature-rich but budget-friendly lenses, this time for APS-C format Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony cameras

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Weighing about as much a can of soda, Viltrox’s new multi-mount telephoto primes are built for budget portraits

The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo and 90mm f/2.2 Evo are the latest in the optics brand's series, designed to balance performance and size for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mirrorless cameras

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Viltrox unveils two affordable and lightweight portrait primes for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon’s APS-C cameras — and I’ve got my eye on this reimagined classic

Viltrox has unveiled two new prime lenses for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon APS-C cameras, the AF 75mm F1.8 EVO and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO.

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Will Samyang ever make AF Nikon Z lenses? Not until it becomes officially licensed

The coveted Korean lens manufacturer hasn’t ruled out making AF-capable Z-mount lenses, but it would wait for an official license first

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Protection or profit? The hidden truth behind Nikon’s dispute with Viltrox

It’s easy to assume that Nikon’s legal dispute with Viltrox is all about short-term financial gain. But by protecting its patent today, the Big N could be shoring up its lens ecosystem for tomorrow

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Viltrox cut its premium prime lens in half – and it still took surprisingly pleasing photos!

Viltrox recently sawed one of its fast autofocus lenses in half – but how did it still manage to capture impressive images?

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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro review: a retro styled on-camera flash that’s full of clever tricks, in dedicated options for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm

For a few dollars more, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro edition leaves the older ‘Retro’ version in its wake, adding a host of useful features and functions, plus touchscreen operation

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Sigma is updating one of its most popular Art lenses with an even brighter aperture, but I think the upcoming 85mm has more competition than ever

Sigma recently displayed a prototype of its forthcoming DG Art 85mm f/1.2 lens at the China P&E trade show, but I think Viltrox is starting to put real pressure on

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All the new lenses revealed at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

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Get set for NINE new Viltrox lenses, plus a new flashgun

Whether you shoot full-frame, APS-C, or Micro Four Thirds - there's something for you

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Thypoch plans on releasing 6 new AF lenses this year – but will these bring anything worthwhile to the market?

At NAB 2026, Thypoch said it’ll release six autofocus lenses before the year’s end – but will these bring anything new to the third-party lens space, or will they just be cheaper alternatives to what’s already available?

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab N FE is a new version of existing lens for Sony cameras that aims to prove that less is more

One of Viltrox’s fastest and most pro-grade lenses gets an update that ditches one of its standout features

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Cheap apochromatic lenses are becoming more common. But is APO a game-changer or just hype?

More budget lenses seem to be coming with terms like APO, including the new lenses from Viltrox, but do these lenses truly bring something fresh to the market?

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Viltrox's new prime lenses may be just the start. Rumors are swirling about new Viltrox primes, including a compact pancake

Images of a host of newly-rumored Viltrox lenses have appeared – although no announcement dates have been given

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Viltrox launches two new lenses, taking its Evo range from one to three prime numbers

New Viltrox 35mm and 55mm Evo series prime lenses for full-frame Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras add to the previous 85mm offering

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Evo II review: a compact, high-performance prime lens, ideal for street photography, everyday shooting and hybrid content creation

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Evo II brings high-end handling and strong build quality in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, with a very affordable price tag

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