Here are the two Z-mount lenses Viltrox will announce next week at the 2026 NAB show (previously reported here) – you can already pre-order them at Foto Erhardt:
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO APO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount
Main features:
- First standard AF lens with APO design for maximum color accuracy.
- Bright f/1.8 aperture ideal for low light and smooth bokeh.
- Advanced optical construction with 13 elements in 10 groups (ED, HR and UA).
- Fast and precise autofocus with STM motor.
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.34 m for greater creative versatility.
- Lightweight and compact (≈350 g), perfect for everyday use and travel.
- Intuitive control with Fn button, AF/MF switch and clickable ring.
- Water and dirt resistant front coating + sealed frame.
- APO design for superior control of chromatic aberrations
- f/1.8 aperture with smooth bokeh and excellent low-light performance
- Advanced optical construction with ED, HR, and UA elements
- Fast, quiet and precise autofocus with STM motor
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.34 m
- Intuitive control with Fn button, AF/MF and click control
- Lightweight, compact, and durable construction for everyday use
- Sealed against dust and moisture + protective front coating
- Price: €349
- Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the official Viltrox store
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO redefines the concept of a standard lens by incorporating an apochromatic (APO) design—a rarity in this category—ensuring exceptional control of chromatic aberrations. By precisely aligning red, green, and blue wavelengths on the same focal plane, this lens delivers cleaner, more natural images with extremely smooth tonal transitions, even in high-contrast situations.
The f/1.8 aperture provides great versatility, allowing you to shoot with excellent quality in both well-lit and low-light conditions. Combined with the high-quality UA element, it produces a smooth, organic bokeh with elegant and natural plane separation.
The 13-element, 10-group optical construction, including ED and HR elements, ensures impressive sharpness from corner to corner, even on high-resolution sensors. Whether capturing environmental portraits, street photography, or travel shots, the lens maintains consistent detail, texture, and contrast, even when cropping or digitally zooming.
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.34 m, the AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO allows you to explore closer compositions while maintaining excellent sharpness and optical character. The 35mm focal length, with a 63° angle of view, offers the ideal balance between context and realism, making it an extremely versatile choice for visual storytelling.
Autofocus is ensured by an STM motor, providing fast, quiet, and precise focusing—ideal for both photography and video. Ergonomic controls include an Fn button, AF/MF switch, and click adjustment, allowing for quick and intuitive adjustments in the field.
Compact and lightweight at approximately 350g, this lens integrates seamlessly into travel setups or everyday use. Its robust construction includes a sealed mount and a water- and dirt-resistant front coating, ensuring greater reliability in outdoor conditions.
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO APO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount
Main features:
- Standard optics with APO design for maximum color fidelity
- Bright f/1.8 aperture ideal for portraits, low light, and smooth bokeh
- Advanced optical construction with 13 elements in 9 groups (ED, HR and UA)
- Fast and precise autofocus with STM motor
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.43 m for greater versatility
- Lightweight and compact (≈365 g), ideal for everyday use and portrait photography
- Intuitive control with Fn button, AF/MF switch and click control
- Sealed frame and front coating resistant to water and dirt
- APO design for advanced control of chromatic aberrations
- f/1.8 aperture with excellent low-light performance
- Optical construction with ED, HR and UA elements
- Fast and quiet autofocus with STM motor
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.43 m
- Ideal natural perspective for portrait and urban photography
- Ergonomic control with Fn button and AF/MF switch
- Robust construction with sealing and protective coating
- Price: €349
- Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the official Viltrox store
The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO elevates the concept of a standard lens by integrating an advanced apochromatic (APO) design, ensuring exceptionally accurate color reproduction. By aligning red, green, and blue wavelengths on the same focal plane, this lens dramatically reduces chromatic aberrations, resulting in cleaner, more natural images with smooth tonal transitions, even in high-contrast scenes.
The f/1.8 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance, keeping noise levels low and allowing for greater creative freedom. Thanks to the high-quality UA element, bokeh is smooth and natural, with elegant plane separation, ideal for portrait and artistic photography.
Its optical construction of 13 elements in 9 groups, including ED and HR elements, ensures consistent sharpness from corner to corner, even on high-resolution sensors. From the finest details to complex textures, the lens maintains a high level of definition, even when cropping or enlarging the image.
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.43 m, the AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO lens allows you to capture details up close and with precision, maintaining excellent image quality throughout the entire range. The 55mm focal length, close to the perception of the human eye, offers a natural and balanced perspective, ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, and urban photography.
The autofocus, powered by an STM motor, ensures fast, quiet, and precise performance, equally suited to photography and video. Ergonomics include an Fn button, AF/MF switch, and click control, allowing for quick and intuitive adjustments while shooting.
Compact and lightweight at approximately 365g, this lens is perfect for extended use without fatigue, maintaining an excellent balance between portability and optical quality. The robust construction includes a sealed mount and a water- and dirt-repellent front coating, ensuring greater durability in outdoor environments.
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The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.8 EVO lenses will have an APO design (E/Z/L)
