SUMMARY
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 L is a new L-mount lens designed to balance autofocus, portability, and optical quality, achieved through a fixed f/4.5 aperture. Measuring only 16mm thick and weighing 60g, it resembles a body cap and is compatible with full-frame and APS-C L-mount cameras. Despite its plastic exterior, it features a durable metal bayonet mount and a multilayer nano-coating on the front element. The lens has a minimalist design with no manual focus or aperture rings, utilizing a unique slide-lever lens cap that also secures the internal focusing group powered by a voice coil motor (VCM) for autofocus. The 28mm focal length is suitable for street, travel, and portrait photography, and the lens incorporates two aspherical and two ED elements for optical correction.
TAKEAWAYS
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 L is an ultra-compact, 60g L-mount lens with a fixed f/4.5 aperture.
It features a body cap-like design with a unique slide-lever lens cap that secures the internal VCM autofocus motor.
The lens uses a 6-element optical design with aspherical and ED elements for image correction.
It is designed for portability and everyday carry, suitable for various photography styles.