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Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8
3 stories tracked since 25 Apr 2026 — latest 3 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
25 Apr 2026 · Lens News
Z-mount Third-Party Lens Pipeline Is Getting Serious
Z-mount used to be a third-party dead zone. Now four brands are shipping autofocus glass across the most-used focal lengths simultaneously. The 7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 and TTartisan Neo 85mm f/1.8 are the ones to watch — portrait and event shooters can cover serious ground without touching Nikon's retail pricing. None of these are shipping yet, so hold your wallet, but the direction is clear: Z-mount is finally getting the competitive lens market Sony E-mount has had for years.
12 May 2026 · Lens Rumour
Viltrox's Next Wave: Seven New Lenses Across Four Mounts
Seven lenses in one preview drop, covering Full Frame through Micro Four Thirds. The tilt-shift is the headline for architecture and product shooters who've been priced out of Canon and Nikon's own offerings. The 18mm f/1.2 and 40mm f/1.2 APS-C primes are the ones to watch for event and street work. Nothing ships until it ships, but Viltrox has been delivering on previews lately, so file this under 'watch, not ignore'.
3 June 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2 Drop Next Week
Viltrox is launching two APS-C telephoto primes next week: AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2, both part of the EVO series. Compatible with Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mounts. Both come in at roughly 330g with a 58mm filter thread.