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Viltrox 75mm F/1.8 EVO
2 stories tracked since 19 May 2026 — latest 9 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
19 May 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox Drops Nine Lenses at China P&E Including 35mm F/1.4 Pro
Nine lenses in one announcement is a lot of noise, but the signal here is real. Viltrox is systematically dismantling the price justification for first-party glass across Sony E, Nikon Z, and now L-mount. The 35mm F/1.4 Pro with an aperture ring and cinema-friendly controls is the one to watch — that's a lens aimed squarely at hybrid shooters who want tactile control without paying Sigma Art money. The APS-C additions at F/1.2 are genuinely fast for the format, useful for event and documentary work where you're not swapping to full-frame. The L-mount expansion is the quieter story but arguably the smarter play — Panasonic S and Leica SL shooters have had thin third-party options for years. Nothing ships until it ships, but the 35mm Pro is reportedly landing next week, so this isn't vaporware.
9 June 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox Announces 75mm f/1.8 and 90mm f/2.2 EVO for APS-C Mounts
Viltrox has announced two new autofocus primes in its EVO line: a 75mm f/1.8 and a 90mm f/2.2, both for APS-C mounts covering Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X. Pricing is flagged as a standout, though the source doesn't publish specific figures.