Viltrox AF 18mm F/1.2 Pro

19 May 2026 · Lens News

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.

28 July 2026 · Lens Rumour

A leaked image posted by Sony Alpha Rumors shows three upcoming Viltrox autofocus primes: the full-frame AF 35mm F/1.4 Pro, and two APS-C lenses, the AF 18mm F/1.2 Pro and AF 40mm F/1.2 Pro. The 35mm has been seen publicly at China P&E 2026 and is reported to use a VCM autofocus system, metal construction, and 77mm filter thread shared with the AF 50mm and AF 85mm F/1.4 Pro. The two APS-C lenses would extend a lineup that already includes the 27mm, 56mm, and 75mm F/1.2 Pro. No pricing or release dates announced.

16 Aug 2026 · Lens News

Seven Chinese lens brands are confirmed for BIRTV 2026 (Beijing, August 19-22) with a mix of released and incoming glass. Laowa's AF 35mm f/2.8 APO 1:1 macro and Sirui's Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphics are both targeting September. Viltrox is bringing three Pro-series primes: a full-frame 35mm f/1.4 and APS-C 18mm f/1.2 and 40mm f/1.2, plus two unspecified Air lenses. The 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2 APS-C weighs 109g with STM autofocus; the 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame is already shipping in China. Pricing and international availability for most are still unconfirmed.