Viltrox Shares Future Plans

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After a busy few weeks that saw the release of the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro and AF 85mm f/2 Evo, the Chinese lens maker decided to take things online with an ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) on Reddit. The session gave people a rare chance to ask direct questions about Viltrox’s current lineup and future plans and the company actually shared some interesting details about what is coming next.

When asked about the possibility of zoom or macro lenses, Viltrox confirmed that a zoom lens is already in development, though it won’t be released before 2026. A macro lens, on the other hand, isn’t planned for the near future. The company didn’t reveal any specifics about the zoom, but the confirmation alone was enough to get people’s attention. In the same thread, Viltrox mentioned that a 35mm Evo lens has officially been added to its customer feedback database, and that the R&D team is also considering a 28mm f/2 full-frame prime, both of which have been popular user requests.

The discussion also touched on Viltrox’s expanding Evo series and its entry into the L-Mount Alliance. The company confirmed that Evo lenses will focus on full-frame Sony E and Nikon Z mounts first, with the Z-mount 85mm f/2 Evoarriving on November 5. As for L-Mount lenses, those are expected sometime next year, with Viltrox saying they are being co-developed alongside Leica’s R&D team. The company also cleared up one lingering rumour, despite some speculation, Viltrox is not working on its own camera.

You can see Viltrox’s full AMA on Reddit here