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Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air
4 stories tracked since 11 May 2026 — latest 28 July 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
11 May 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox Entering MFT: AF 25mm f/1.7 Air Coming Soon
Viltrox is stepping into Micro Four Thirds for the first time, and that matters. The AF 25mm f/1.7 Air sits at roughly a 50mm equivalent on MFT — a workhorse focal length for documentary, events, and street. Viltrox has spent the last few years dismantling the idea that you need to pay Fujifilm or Sony prices for sharp, fast autofocus glass. Bringing that same formula to MFT is a genuine win for OM System and Panasonic shooters who've been watching the APS-C crowd get all the affordable prime love. If Viltrox's APS-C track record carries over, this should undercut native options on price without embarrassing itself optically. Watch whether this is a one-off or the start of a full MFT lineup — because that second outcome would change the native lens conversation on that mount entirely.
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.
22 July 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox AF 25mm and 35mm f/1.7 Air MFT Lenses Revealed Tomorrow
Viltrox has confirmed two new Micro Four Thirds lenses dropping July 23rd: the AF 25mm F1.7 Air and AF 35mm F1.7 Air. Both are autofocus and carry the Air designation, which in Viltrox's line-up typically signals a compact, lightweight construction.
28 July 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox Launches First MFT Lenses: 25mm and 35mm F/1.7 Air
Viltrox's first Micro Four Thirds lenses are the AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (50mm equiv) and AF 35mm F/1.7 Air (70mm equiv), both compact at roughly 170g and under 55mm long with STM autofocus motors. Announced in China per 43 Rumors, global launch is pending and pricing hasn't been confirmed outside the Chinese market yet.