Viltrox And Meike Will Launch Zoom Lenses?

Viltrox and Meike could soon be expanding their lens lineups with their first full-frame autofocus zoom lenses, with both manufacturers reportedly planning new releases for 2027. According to recent rumours circulating on Weibo, Meike is working on autofocus zoom lenses for Sony E-mount cameras, although the company has not officially confirmed anything yet. Until now, Meike's AF lineup has consisted entirely of prime lenses, so moving into zoom lenses would be quite a significant step. There are no confirmed technical specs yet, but the company has already given us a few hints about what it might be considering.

Back in August, Meike shared a community wishlist that included a 24–70mm f/2.8 and a 70–180mm f/2.8, two fairly conventional zoom ranges that would cover everything from everyday photography to portraits and sports. However, the wishlist was just intended to gauge interest among photographers, and not confirm that either lens was actually being developed. Another Chinese manufacturer, Thypoch, has already entered this category with its Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8, meaning Viltrox and Meike would not be the first Chinese brands to offer autofocus zoom lenses.

Viltrox, meanwhile, is a little further along when it comes to official information. In October 2025, the company confirmed that it was working on an autofocus zoom lens, although it later indicated that an announcement would not happen before 2027 at the earliest. One rumour circulating since the summer of 2025 suggests a 35–50mm f/1.4, which would be a relatively unusual combination of focal length and aperture. For comparison, Sony's FE 28–70mm f/2 GM covers a considerably wider zoom range but has a maximum aperture that is one stop slower. But in any case, we probably won’t have to wait too long for official announcements (or at least first teasers) from both companies.