Viltrox are better known for their lens adapters than they are lenses, but this might be changing since they have announced two new lenses for Sony full-frame E-mount at Photokina 2018. An 85mm F1.8 lens and a 20mm F1.8 lens, both are manual focus.
85mm F1.8 Specs
- Full Frame, 85mm focal length, f1/8 large aperture
- 10 elements in 7 groups, including 1 double-sided aspheric lens, 4 ED lens
and 4 low-wave high transparent lens - HD Nano multiplayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
- Smooth manual focus with precision components including brass barrel
- 9 pieces of hypercircle
- Precision metal structure
20mm F1.8 ASPH Specs
- Full Frame, 20mm focal length, f1/8 large aperture
- 12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 double-sided aspheric lens, 4 ED lens
and 1 low-wave high transparent lens - HD Nano multiplayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
- Smooth manual focus with precision components including brass barrel
- 14 blades ultra-round diaphragm
- Precision metal structure
The 85mm F1.8 will be priced at around $299 and should be released in November. The 20mm F1.8 lens will cost around $489 and also be released in November.
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