Viltrox launched the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras again round Easter time and now Nikon Z sequence shooters are in for a Christmas deal with. Just like the AF 135mm F1.8 Lab earlier than it, the 35mm lens is from the Chinese language producer’s flagship sequence of lenses, engineered for top-notch picture high quality and all-round efficiency, together with high-end dealing with, at a comparatively reasonably priced value.
The optical path contains 5 ED (Additional-low Dispersion) components, 3 HR (Excessive Refractive index) components and two aspherical components. The goal is for a mixture of fantastic sharpness, shade constancy and management over aberrations, with super-smooth bokeh when taking pictures wide-open on the quick f/1.2 aperture. A very well-rounded 11-blade aperture diaphragm is designed to retain most high quality of bokeh when stopping down.
Dealing with highlights embody an aperture management ring with a click on/de-click change, ultimate for stills and video respectively. Additional advantages for video seize embody minimized focus respiration and just about silent auto/handbook focusing. Autofocus itself is pushed by a ‘Quad HyperVCM’ voice coil motor, which Viltrox claims is 1.5 instances quicker than a daily stepping motor system. Different dealing with finery contains twin customizable operate buttons and an AF/MF focus mode change. Like a few of Nikon’s best own-brand Z-mount lenses, the Viltrox additionally includes a shade OLED display on the highest of its barrel, which might show taking pictures data just like the aperture setting and focus distance.
Construct high quality advantages from a sturdy magnesium alloy barrel and steel mounting plate, full with in depth weather-seals. The mounting plate additionally includes a USB-C port for making use of firmware updates, if and when required.
We’ve already seen a critically sizeable assortment of Viltrox Z-mount lenses, from its featherweight ‘Air’ sequence by way of to high-performance ‘Professional’ lenses, each for APS-C in addition to full-frame Nikon cameras, plus a brand new AF 85mm f/2 Evo lens.
The 35mm Lab sits on the high of the tree but nonetheless has a extremely aggressive launch value of $999 / £959.
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