Viltrox, a leading brand in budget-friendly autofocus (AF) optics, has officially declared its entry into the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount market by formally announcing two new prime lenses. According to reports published by global Micro Four Thirds outlet 43Rumors and optical news outlets, Viltrox has officially launched the compact AIR lineup’s ‘AF 25mm F1.7 MFT’ and ‘AF 35mm F1.7 MFT’, kicking off global pre-orders.
Here is a detailed breakdown of Viltrox's debut Micro Four Thirds AF lineup, designed to deliver exceptional value and image quality for Panasonic LUMIX G series and Olympus (OM System) body users.
1. Versatile 50mm & 70mm Equivalent Focal Length Pairings
By expanding the proven ultra-lightweight AIR series optical design from APS-C to the Micro Four Thirds mount, Viltrox has secured essential standard and short telephoto focal lengths suitable for both stills and video workflows.
- AF 25mm F1.7 AIR MFT (50mm 35mm-equivalent): Offering a standard 50mm field of view close to human vision, it is widely versatile for daily snapshots, portraits, street photography, and food shots.
- AF 35mm F1.7 AIR MFT (70mm 35mm-equivalent): Features a 70mm short telephoto perspective with excellent subject separation, delivering smooth background blur (bokeh) for shallow depth-of-field portraits and close-up snapshots.
2. Ultra-Lightweight AIR Form Factor & Fast, Precise STM AF
- Exceptional Portability at ~170g: Weighing only around 170g per lens with a 52mm filter thread diameter, it achieves ideal balance and portability when paired with compact MFT bodies.
- Quiet Lead-Screw STM Motor: Powered by an ultra-lightweight STM lead-screw AF motor, it guarantees reliable subject/face tracking for stills and quiet autofocus performance without drive noise interference during video recording.
- Built-In USB-C Port & EXIF Support: Features an integrated USB-C port on the mount flange for easy firmware updates, while smoothly transmitting EXIF data and supporting camera In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS).
✍️ Editor's Note
"Moving beyond rumors, Viltrox has officially taken its first step into the Micro Four Thirds system! Offering bright F1.7 apertures across proven 50mm and 70mm full-frame equivalent focal lengths while capitalizing 100% on MFT’s core strength—its ultra-lightweight form factor—is truly commendable. For LUMIX and Olympus shooters seeking cost-effective AF primes or compact daily lenses to keep mounted on a lightweight walkaround body, this official launch serves as fantastic news!"
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