Viltrox has some exciting prime lenses in its portfolio. This includes 85mm f1.4 FE, 135mm f1.8, and 28mm f4.5, which have offered some exceptional performance and are built at a great price. The company has continued to create new lenses, and it now appears they are trying to build a new lens that offers a variety of ranges. If you are someone who wants a zoom lens with a constant aperture, then Viltrox‘s next evolution could be of help.
According to Sony Alpha Rumors, Viltrox is working on a new large-aperture lens, which will be the first of its kind in Viltrox’s lineup. During a conversation on Reddit, Viltrox was asked whether they will launch a zoom lens. Per their response:
About the zoom lens, we’re actively working on it. About the macro lenses, there won’t be any in the near future. Thank you for your great support and heartful advice.
This confirmation comes shortly after reports surfaced that the company is developing an autofocus zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It is said that about five of them will be launched soon. One of the lenses that stood out amongst them is the 35-50mm f1.4 lens, which could be the world’s first of its kind. Viltrox always launches lenses that are unique, and given their track record, this seems like a great chance for the Chinese manufacturer to shake things up.
The lens can be a game-changer as the f1.4 aperture across the zoom angle is a breakthrough. Currently, there is no such lens on the market, which means photographers shooting street, environmental, and landscape scenes will enjoy it. Moreover, people wanting to shoot in low light will be able to get the performance they need, with nice, creamy bokeh. If Viltrox launches this lens, they will become serious competitors to big players like Sigma and Tamron. And as we said about the company’s performance with the Viltrox 85mm f1.4 FE, “The Viltrox 85mm f1.4 FE is an incredible lens in so many different ways. It’s boasting weather resistance, is a fair size, has autofocus, an aperture ring, and Viltrox offers firmware updates to make things better over time.”
The 35-50mm lens can also gradually benefit Nikon and Leica users, which will be helpful to a wide range of users. There will also be advanced autofocus, which can improve performance for fast-paced subjects. Then comes the build that will further help photographers to get a better grip and feel.
If Viltrox succeeds in delivering this lens, it could redefine what photographers expect from third-party creators. With development now officially confirmed, all eyes will be on the company to see if it can turn this ambitious plan into reality.
