Viltrox’s New AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Lens

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Viltrox has announced the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro, a fast standard prime lens built for full-frame Sony E mirrorless cameras. The lens uses a fairly complex optical formula with 15 elements in 11 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, one aspherical element, and eight high-refractive index lenses. This setup helps control colour fringing and distortion while keeping images sharp across the frame. With a wide f/1.4 aperture, it is capable of handling low light well and produces a shallow depth of field.

The minimum focusing distance is 0.45 meters, offering a maximum magnification of 0.145x. Viltrox says sharpness stays consistent even wide open at f/1.4, which should make it a strong performer for both stills and video. Autofocus is powered by a Hyper VCM (voice coil motor) system that operates quietly and quickly, an important detail for tracking moving subjects or recording video where noise can be an issue. The lens also uses an internal focusing design, so the barrel doesn’t extend while focusing.

For video work, the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro shows minimal focus breathing and almost no field-of-view shift when changing focus. It has an 11-blade aperture for rounder bokeh, a 77mm filter thread, and weighs about 800 grams. Physically, it measures 111mm long with a diameter of 84.5mm and offering a 46.6° field of view.

You can see full details and sample shots on Viltrox’s Amazon page here