Here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 full-frame autofocus lens:

Viltrox 35mm 1.2 FE spotted at my local camera shop
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The lens has been rumored for a while - I think it will be part of the new LAB series from Viltrox (just like the new Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens):

2024 Viltrox lens roadmap updated

All Viltrox lenses are now 15% off:

• Amazon
• B&H Photo

International readers can get 8% off at the Viltrox online store with coupon code NIKONRUMORS:

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FujiAddict spotted a new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF lens (Fujifilm X-mount) that will be officially announced soon. Here are the details (check also the official Viltrox website):

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens will also be available in white (see previous coverage of that lens):

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The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $899 (additional information). For comparison, here are the prices of other 135mm lenses:

• Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: $2,496.95
• Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM: $2,099 (now $200 off)
• Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: $2,098
• Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8: $799

The lens will be listed soon on the official Viltrox website. The Z-mount version will be released later.

Additional information on the new lens:

• Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
• Fast Medium-Length Prime
• VCM Focusing Mechanism
• Autofocus Design
• Multilayer Nano Coating
• Dust and Moisture-Proof Design
• Technical specifications:

Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and the Viltrox online store, where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

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Sirui will announce a new Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z on October 25, 2024 (see teaser). The lens is already listed for sale on a German website for €545.

The upcoming Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 lens was also briefly listed for sale on a German website for €999. The official announcement should be coming soon. More leaked pictures can be found here.

The Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 lens was also released for EF-M and MFT mounts.

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After a successful Indiegogo campaign, the new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE pancake lens is now available for sale everywhere for under $100:

• B&H Photo
• Amazon: US | UK | DE | IT | ES | FR
• International: Viltrox | Pegear

Here are some key features of the Viltrox 28mm f4.5 lens (for additional information, check also the official website):

• Weighing just 60g and measuring 15.3mm thick
• Full frame, autofocus
• 6 elements in 6 groups with 2 ED and 2 aspherical lenses
• Innovative slide cap design, the slide lever transforms the cap into a lens

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Several new Chinese lenses will be announced next week:

• Venus Optics Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lenses on October 14th (check website)
• Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens on October 17th (check website)
• Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C  lens on October 14 (check website)
• AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens on October 19th (check website)

 
Also - the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE “Chip” ultra-thin pancake lens funding campaign on Indiegogo is ending tomorrow:

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE “Chip” ultra-thin pancake lens now available (almost sold out)

Updates on the latest Kickstarter+Indiegogo photography projects

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The previously reported Viltrox AF 28mm /4.5 FE "Chip" ultra-thin pancake lens is now listed for sale on Indiegogo. The weighs only 60g and is just 15.3mm thick.

Indiegogo has already collected $154,906 USD from 1,597 backers with 14 more days to go:

Update: the first batch is almost sold out, second batch is coming in November:

Additional information:

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Here's a quick update on the previously reported Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens: it is currently being tested and is expected to be officially released before the end of the year (2024) with a price tag of under $1000 - that's impressive considering that the 135mm f/1.8 lenses from Japanese manufacturers are usually over $2k:

• Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: $2,496.95
• Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM: $2,099 (now $200 off)
• Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: $2,098
• Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8: $799

The 135mm LAB lens will be first released for Sony E-mouth and later for Nikon Z-mount. Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB full-frame lens:

The first video review of the lens is already out:

Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and the Viltrox online store where you can get 8% off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

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We are getting close to the official announcement of the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount. Here are the latest images from Chinese social media:

Update - the lens will be listed for funding on Indiegogo on September 29:

Additional information on the lens can be found here:

First picture of the upcoming Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens

Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens

Viltrox has a patent for a new 28mm pancake autofocus full-frame lens

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Viltrox displayed for the first time a new Luna 42-420mm T5.6 10x zoom cinema lens at the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam. The lens is expected to cost around $100,000.

Viltrox already has the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10X FF lens (priced at $65,000):

 

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The Viltrox “Brightmoon White” limited edition lenses are now available for order (limited to 100 pieces each)

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The previously reported Viltrox "Brightmoon White" limited edition lenses are now available for order exclusive from the Viltrox online store (limited to 100 pieces each):

• Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 FE (full frame)
• Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 E (APS-C)

More pictures of the new lenses:

Viltrox to release limited edition white versions of their AF 20mm f/2.8 and 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lenses for Sony E-mount

Use code NIKONRUMORS for 8% off only at the Viltrox online store:

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