News Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE announced

[FowlersFreeTime]

Link to manufacturer's website
Viltrox has announced a full frame 35mm f1.2 lens for $999 (USD price sans tax or tariffs) and it looks pretty impressive for the cost.

Lens Mount: E-mount
Lens Elements: 10/15
Focal Length: 35mm
Viewing Angle: 64.2°
Aperture: F1.2-F22
Number of Aperture Blades: 11
Shooting Distance: 0.34m-∞
Focus Mechanism: Dual floating internal focusing system
Focus Motor: VCM
Focus Mode: MF,AF
Max. magnification: 0.17x
Lens Size: Φ89.2x121.8mm
Weight: ≈910g(bare lens)
Filter Size: Φ77mm

 

[Tim Mayo]

It does appear to be an excellent lens for the price. The Viltrox lenses are generally well reviewed by members in our Facebook Groups too. I don't think many people are using them here. Maybe they will bring out a long telephoto lens at some point that might appeal to me and other members here.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Agreed @Tim Mayo I would also like to see them attempt some macro lenses. A 60mm or 90mm macro lens from Viltrox, with their current level of performance, would be amazing. My only complaint about their current offerings is that none of their APSC lenses, or tiers below "lab" designation, get the weather sealing gasket at the rear of the lens... such a cheap addition but its only present on their most expensive lenses. Sigh.