Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N FE: Updated Aperture Ring Tested

6h agovia Roger Cicala / LensRentals Substack (Optical Limits)
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Viltrox's revised 35mm f/1.2 LAB fixes the one thing that made the original awkward on real shoots: the unmarked, infinitely spinning aperture ring that gave you no tactile reference on the fly. The optical formula didn't need fixing, it already tested well. This update is about making a great-performing lens actually usable when a client is watching and you need to pull exposure fast. If you're running Nikon Z or Sony E-mount and want a fast 35mm without Zeiss or Sigma Art pricing, this is worth a proper look before your next portrait or event booking.

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