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Viltrox 28mm F4.5
2 stories tracked since 9 Apr 2026 — latest 17 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
9 Apr 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox teases multiple new L-mount lenses ahead of NAB
L-mount has always been the mount with great bodies and a thin third-party lens bench — Viltrox showing up to NAB with multiple new lenses (plural) starts to change that calculus. Panasonic S and Leica SL shooters especially have had to pay Sigma tax for affordable fast primes; more Viltrox options in the mix means real competition and lower prices. The apochromatic Evo-series additions are the sleeper detail here — apo correction at Viltrox prices would be genuinely unusual. Nothing to buy yet, but worth keeping an eye on NAB announcements if you're in the L-mount ecosystem.
17 June 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 Pancake Now Available for L-Mount
Viltrox's 28mm f/4.5 pancake is now shipping for Leica L mount, joining the existing Sony E and Nikon Z versions. The lens has a fixed f/4.5 aperture, built-in lens cap, autofocus, and a notably small footprint — putting it on L-mount bodies including the Panasonic LUMIX S9.