Viltrox Unveils Four New Prime Lenses and a Clever Charging Case
This year’s CP+ in Yokohama, Tokyo, is the gift that keeps on giving. Viltrox provided attendees with a look at four brand new lenses and a new battery charging case.
As reported by DPReview and Digital Camera World, Viltrox is using social media in lieu of press releases to announce its latest gear. In a post to its Instagram, Viltrox shared images taken from its booth at CP+. These images show unreleased new products, which Viltrox says are βattracting the attention of countless photography enthusiasts and professionals.β
The Instagram caption lists the names of each new lens, which is all the information known thus far about these latest releases. However, looking at the Instagram post and the moniker series each lens is listed under, one can ascertain at least some details.
The first lens shown at CP+ is the Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB FE. The LAB series is Viltrox’s top-of-the-line performance glass, promising the company’s best optical performance. With an aperture of f/1.2, this could be another great option for photographers who want fast glass that doesn’t cost much money.
Previous LAB series lenses such as the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, a great E-mount prime lens that punches far above its weight. Speaking of the AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens, Viltrox unveiled at CP+ that it will bring this lens to Nikon Z mount, providing Nikon shooters an alternative to the fantastic but pricey Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena.
Next on the list is the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 FE/Z. This lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount has no special moniker, so it seems just to be a “regular” addition to Viltrox’s lineup.
It’s a similar story with the third new Viltrox lens, the AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro FE. Contrasting the LAB series, prior Pro series lenses such as the AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro feature a weather-resistant design as well as autofocus systems suitable for video with minimal breathing. However, they don’t promise the same performance as the flagship LAB lenses.
Viltrox produces relatively affordable lenses for mirrorless and cinema cameras. However, with no price information offered just yet, photographers can only go by Viltrox’s proven track record. It’s unlikely the company will change course with its general pricing strategy.
Dual-Bay Battery Charging Case
Finishing out the new gear from Viltrox is an addition to their already popular line of power accessories. Looking like something that Apple would have put out instead, it introduced a Dual-Bay Battery Charging Case series for Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm.
The Dual-Bay Battery Charging Case offers a quick charge for 2320mAh — from empty to full in about two hours. The case also has a display on the front to precisely track the battery capacity. It also offers multiple charging protocol support compatible with PD3.0, QC, Samsung AFC, Huawei FCP, and Apple 2.4A. Viltrox’s announcement shared to their public Discord also explains that it will have seamless OEM and third-party battery compatibility. Weighing in it just 8.1 ounces (230 grams), it is another portable option for charging batteries on the go.
Pricing and Availability
Further details including the pricing and availability for these latest Viltrox lenses is not yet known. However, the Viltrox Dual-Bay Battery Charging Case is available now for $69.99.
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