Viltrox Teases New Wide-Aperture APO Autofocus Lens

SUMMARY

Viltrox has announced the upcoming release of its first wide-aperture APO autofocus lens, scheduled for reveal on April 20. Teaser images suggest the lens will be for full-frame cameras, featuring a 58mm filter thread and a 0.43m minimum focusing distance. The 'APO' designation indicates a focus on minimizing chromatic aberration. While the focal length is unconfirmed, speculation points towards a 50mm 'nifty-fifty' lens with an aperture around f/1.4-f/1.8, aligning with the expansion of their EVO lens lineup.

TAKEAWAYS

Viltrox will launch its first wide-aperture APO AF lens on April 20.

The lens is designed for full-frame cameras and aims to reduce chromatic aberration.

Speculation suggests a 50mm focal length with a fast aperture, possibly f/1.4-f/1.8.

New EVO series lenses will be showcased at NAB, which runs from April 18-22.

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