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Viltrox launches ultra-compact 26mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Sony and Nikon

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Viltrox announced the AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, a pancake design measuring 23.8mm thick and weighing 130g, for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. The lens features an innovative aperture ring with customizable click stops. It offers a bright f/2.8 aperture in a remarkably portable form factor.

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While the compact size is impressive, the real-world image quality and autofocus performance will determine if this lens is a practical choice for photographers over existing options.
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Viltrox unveils a miraculously small 'pancake' lens with bright f/2.8 aperture for Sony and Nikon cameras — and it has an innovative feature I love →
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