Following the CP+ show, Chinese manufacturer Viltrox has released a new, fast 25mm autofocus lens for APS-C cameras using the E-Mount, X-Mount and Z-Mount.
The new Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E/Z/XF lens. (Source: Viltrox.)
With an effective 38mm-equivalent focal length, this lens encompasses a natural perspective, making it ideal for capturing candid street scenes and group portraits. Internally, the lens contains 12 elements in 10 groups, with a carefully-optimised combination of low-dispersion, high-refractive and aspherical elements to suppress common aberrations. The built-in stepping motor provides fast and precise autofocus and is beginner friendly, thanks to support for face and eye recognition. Manual focus over-ride is also supported. Built-in stabilisation makes the lens a good choice for videography and the lens has very low susceptibility to focus breathing. The wide f/1.7 maximum aperture with nine diaphragm blades creates attractive bokeh.
The new lens is priced at US$176, €189 or £165. Click here for more information.
