- Official Launch of APS-C Telephoto Primes: ‘AF 75mm F1.8’ & ‘AF 90mm F2.2’
Viltrox, a powerhouse in the budget-friendly third-party lens market, has officially released two new telephoto prime lenses tailored for APS-C mirrorless camera users. The newly unveiled ‘AF 75mm F1.8 EVO’ and ‘AF 90mm F2.2 EVO’ are available for Fujifilm X-mount, Sony E-mount, and Nikon Z-mount, expanding choices for photographers across different ecosystems.
These two new additions are the flagship models of the mid-tier ‘EVO’ lineup, which strikes a fine balance between premium build quality and affordability. Both lenses feature a metal barrel, a click/de-click switchable aperture ring, a customizable function (Fn) button, and an AF/MF switch, offering intuitive handling that rivals high-end alternatives. Additionally, they are equipped with high-performance STM stepping motors, ensuring fast and quiet autofocus for both stills and video.
Two Distinct Flavors of Portrait-Centric Lenses
- AF 75mm F1.8 EVO (approx. 112.5mm equivalent)
- Features: A versatile lens for everyday snapshots and portraits. With a bright F1.8 aperture and an optical formula featuring High Refractive (HR) and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, it delivers impressive center sharpness even wide open.
- Weight: At approximately 325g, portability is maximized.
- AF 90mm F2.2 EVO (approx. 135mm equivalent)
- Features: Designed to maximize background bokeh and compression effects, this model is optimized for traditional portraits and studio photography. It perfectly adapts the classic 135mm field of view to the APS-C format.
- Weight: Despite its powerful compression capabilities, it achieves a remarkably lightweight design at just 320g.
Both lenses boast a minimum focusing distance of just 0.74m, allowing photographers to get close to the subject for tight, high-density close-up shots—a significant advantage for telephoto primes. According to initial reviews from foreign tech outlets, the lenses are receiving highly positive feedback, being described as "lightweight, sharp, and delivering bokeh and resolution that far exceed expectations for the price."
✒️ Editor's Note
"For Fujifilm users who found Viltrox's PRO lineup too heavy or the AIR series lacking in build quality, the new EVO series hits the perfect 'sweet spot.' Offering lightweight design, excellent image quality, and affordable pricing all in one package, these lenses are expected to make waves in the APS-C mirrorless market."
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