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Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO
5 stories tracked since 20 Apr 2026 — latest 28 July 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
20 Apr 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox's NAB 2026 Lineup: Five Lenses and a Cine Adapter
Two compact full-frame pancakes for L-mount and a PL cine autofocus adapter are the real story here — Viltrox is quietly becoming the most interesting third-party option for Lumix and Leica SL shooters who want small, affordable glass without giving up autofocus.
14 July 2026 · Lens Rumour
Viltrox Launching 26mm F/2.8 Pancake and 28mm F/1.8 II on July 15
Viltrox is set to launch two full-frame lenses on July 15, per Sony Alpha Rumors. The AF 26mm F/2.8 EVO is a pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts: 170g, 25.8mm long, STM autofocus, manual focus ring, 0.2m close-focus, and an 8-element optical design with two aspherical elements and HD Nano multilayer coating. The AF 28mm F/1.8 II is a second-generation update to an existing lens, also for both mounts. Worth noting: Viltrox is currently in an IP dispute with Nikon in China over Z-mount technology.
14 July 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO for Sony FE Now on AliExpress
Viltrox's AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Sony FE mount has appeared on AliExpress for preorder. The source doesn't confirm pricing or a ship date.
16 July 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 Evo Pancake Lands for Sony E and Nikon Z
Viltrox's AF 26mm F2.8 Evo is a full-frame pancake prime for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, 24mm thick and 130g, with a metal barrel, dust/splash resistance at the mount, aperture ring, STM autofocus, and USB-C firmware updates. Ships now at $299.
28 July 2026 · Lens Rumour
Viltrox 35mm F/1.4, 18mm F/1.2 and 40mm F/1.2 Pro Lenses Leaked
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.