The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here. Check also the official website: X-mount | E-mount (international shipping available). Key features of the new lens:

• 56mm Golden Portrait(85mm FF Equivalent)
• 11 Aperture Blades for Ceamy Bokeh
• 13 Elements in 8 Groups (3HR, 1ED, 1UA lenses)
• Minimal Focus Breathing—Great for Video
• Viltrox HyperVCM Motor for Accurate AF
• 0.5m Minimum Focusing Distance
• 67mm Filter Thread
• MSRP: 580 USD / 599 EUR

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The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens will be officially announced on September 1st:

Additional picture of the upcoming lens:

FujiAddict also spotted a new teaser from Viltrox that could provide hints for some upcoming lenses:

As previously reported, Viltrox is rumored to join the L-mount alliance:

Viltrox is trying to join the L-Mount Alliance

The L-Mount Alliance is looking for more participants

More upcoming lenses from China:

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced:

• • TTartisan 75mm f/2
  • TTartisan 40mm f/2
  • TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8
  • 7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4
  • Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4
  • Meike 24mm f/1.4
  • Brightin Star 35mm f/1.8

Here is an updated list of what else is coming:

New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates):

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (L/Z)
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 (L/E/Z)
• 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8

SG-Image 7.5mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens – already listed for sale on eBay.

SG-Image AF 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens coming next week.

ZY Optics is expected to announce a new autofocus full-frame lens in the second half of the year.

Viltrox Spark TTL on-camera flash.

The Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens is expected in September.

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens.

New Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens.

AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens for E/L/Z/RF (check the official website for updates).

New Yongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 R DA DSM lens with a lock button.

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Several of the previously reported Chinese lenses were already officially announced:

• TTartisan 75mm f/2
• TTartisan 40mm f/2
• 7Artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4
• Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4
• Meike 24mm f/1.4
• Brightin Star 35mm f/1.8

Here is an updated list of what else is coming:

New 7Artisans lenses (check website for updates):

• 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (L/Z)
• 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 (L/E/Z)
• 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8

AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens for E/L/Z/RF (check the official website for updates).

ZY Optics is expected to announce a new autofocus full-frame lens in the second half of the year.

Viltrox Spark TTL on-camera flash – coming on August 19.

The Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens is expected in September.

Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens.

New Yongnuo 18mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens.

Yongnuo is also teasing a new f/1.4 lens with a lock button?

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Here are a few new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro lens:

In the US, Viltrox lenses are sold at B&H and Amazon. International shipping is available at Pergear and at the official Viltrox website (you can get 8% off at the online store with code NIKONRUMORS):

  

Via Weibo

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