Viltrox reportedly readying an affordable but quick 50mm AF lens for Sony and Nikon cameras


Viltrox is rumored to be asserting one other new addition to its compact and light-weight Air collection of prime lenses. The lens in query is the AF 50mm F2 Air, which might be part of the prevailing AF 23mm F1.7, AF 20mm F2.8 Air, AF 35mm F1.7 Air, AF 40mm F2.5 Air and AF 56mm F1.7 Air.

Learn extra: Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air full assessment

As but few particulars are identified concerning the new lens. Picture Rumors experiences that it might have a minimal focus distance of 0.51m, take 58mm filters, weight 190g and be priced at $140. The latter is in-keeping with the accessible pricing of different lenses within the Air vary that are all beneath $200.

Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air

The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 – one other lens in Viltrox’s Air vary (Picture credit score: Viltrox)

A number of pictures of the AF 50mm F2 Air have emerged. These point out that the lens has full-frame protection, together with stepping motor autofocus and inner focussing. The optical path appears to incorporate a number of aspherical and extra-low dispersion parts for lowering aberrations.

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