Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO Review: Nikon Z's New Budget Sweet Spot?

3h agovia Roger Cicala / LensRentals Substack (Optical Limits)

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If the 85mm EVO was Viltrox's proof of concept, this 55mm f/1.8 is where it gets practical — a walkaround prime at a price point that makes native glass look hard to justify. Worth a serious look for Z-mount and E-mount shooters who don't want to spend Sony or Nikon money for an everyday fast prime.

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