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p.7 #1Viltrox EVO
It’ll be Z and the 35 only. I tried to get both but had to pick 1, so 35 it is.
pete478888 wrote:
Can now confirm this about the 35 as well. What it all means in practice...I'll know tomorrow 
Ok, will be waiting to hear more.Unfortunately there's an embargo for a little bit but will have a full review up on day 1.sounds great.
Is the review for Sony or Nikon Z mount ?
pete478888 wrote:
RoamingScott wrote
swldstn wrote
RoamingScott wrote
RoamingScott wrote
I can tell you the optical design of the 55 APO EVO is considerably more complex than the 85.Is the review for Sony or Nikon Z mount ?
Mar 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
p.7 #2Viltrox EVO
Just got some time in with my new Viltrox 85 EVO this past weekend and very impressed. Great sharpeness but also wonderful rendering for portrait work. Here are a couple of uncropped, base conversions from ACR examples from my A7rV for those interested in how this lens performs.
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Mar 13, 2026 at 08:29 AM
p.7 #3Viltrox EVO
RoamingScott wrote:
It’ll be Z and the 35 only. I tried to get both but had to pick 1, so 35 it is.
pete478888 wrote
RoamingScott wrote
swldstn wrote
RoamingScott wrote
RoamingScott wrote
I can tell you the optical design of the 55 APO EVO is considerably more complex than the 85.Is the review for Sony or Nikon Z mount ?
When O when will we see it?
Mar 18, 2026 at 01:28 PM
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p.7 #4Viltrox EVO
Chaliel wrote:
Ok, will be waiting to hear more.Unfortunately there's an embargo for a little bit but will have a full review up on day 1.sounds great.
Is the review for Sony or Nikon Z mount ?When O when will we see it?
The street date hasn't been announced yet, so even I don't know. There may or may not be some examples over on the Nikon forum
RoamingScott wrote
It’ll be Z and the 35 only. I tried to get both but had to pick 1, so 35 it is.pete478888 wrote
RoamingScott wrote
swldstn wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Can now confirm this about the 35 as well. What it all means in practice...I'll know tomorrowIs the review for Sony or Nikon Z mount ?
The street date hasn't been announced yet, so even I don't know. There may or may not be some examples over on the Nikon forum
Mar 18, 2026 at 01:30 PM
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p.7 #6Viltrox EVO
OOF at that price 
...wonder if part of that is now going to Nikon?
...wonder if part of that is now going to Nikon?Mar 27, 2026 at 09:13 AM
p.7 #7Viltrox EVO
Tomservo wrote:
Just got some time in with my new Viltrox 85 EVO this past weekend and very impressed. Great sharpeness but also wonderful rendering for portrait work. Here are a couple of uncropped, base conversions from ACR examples from my A7rV for those interested in how this lens performs.
A7rV - 1/640 | f 2.0 | iso 100
https://brandonjacksonphoto.com/fmpix/Jamie_345.jpg
A7rV - 1/640 | f 2.0 | iso 400
https://brandonjacksonphoto.com/fmpix/Leslie_158.jpg
I've been thinking of picking up the 85 EVO to give it a try. Bummer that it costs 349 EUR in Europe, and 203 EUR (with sales tax) in the US with current rebates. At 200 EUR it is a no-brainer.
Just got some time in with my new Viltrox 85 EVO this past weekend and very impressed. Great sharpeness but also wonderful rendering for portrait work. Here are a couple of uncropped, base conversions from ACR examples from my A7rV for those interested in how this lens performs.
A7rV - 1/640 | f 2.0 | iso 100
https://brandonjacksonphoto.com/fmpix/Jamie_345.jpg
A7rV - 1/640 | f 2.0 | iso 400
https://brandonjacksonphoto.com/fmpix/Leslie_158.jpg
I've been thinking of picking up the 85 EVO to give it a try. Bummer that it costs 349 EUR in Europe, and 203 EUR (with sales tax) in the US with current rebates. At 200 EUR it is a no-brainer.
Mar 27, 2026 at 09:40 AM
p.7 #8Viltrox EVO
Chaliel wrote:
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/new-viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-ii-evo-fe-lens-listed-at-fotokoch/
429€
Wasn't there "APO" included in the tentative lens name? Or put it this way: Has my memory turned _that_bad?
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/new-viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-ii-evo-fe-lens-listed-at-fotokoch/
429€
Wasn't there "APO" included in the tentative lens name? Or put it this way: Has my memory turned _that_bad?
Mar 27, 2026 at 12:44 PM
p.7 #9Viltrox EVO
55mm and 35mm are APO lenses, but I do not know if it's incorporated in the name.
Mar 27, 2026 at 02:03 PM
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p.7 #10Viltrox EVO
It's not incorporated into the name on the box, however the lens itself says VILTROX AF 35/55 1:18 STM ASPH ED IF -APO-
Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.
Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.
Mar 27, 2026 at 02:05 PM
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p.7 #11Viltrox EVO
Chaliel wrote:
55mm and 35mm are APO lenses, but I do not know if it's incorporated in the name.
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RoamingScott wrote:
It's not incorporated into the name on the box, however the lens itself says VILTROX AF 35/55 1:18 STM ASPH ED IF -APO-
Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.
Thank you guys. Well, in the name or not, I hope it gets released some time soon!
55mm and 35mm are APO lenses, but I do not know if it's incorporated in the name.
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RoamingScott wrote:
It's not incorporated into the name on the box, however the lens itself says VILTROX AF 35/55 1:18 STM ASPH ED IF -APO-
Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.
Thank you guys. Well, in the name or not, I hope it gets released some time soon!
Mar 27, 2026 at 02:10 PM
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p.7 #12Viltrox EVO
Jonas B wrote:
and
Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.Thank you guys. Well, in the name or not, I hope it gets released some time soon!
We'll have a fun chat this time next month
Chaliel wrote
55mm and 35mm are APO lenses, but I do not know if it's incorporated in the name.RoamingScott wrote
It's not incorporated into the name on the box, however the lens itself says VILTROX AF 35/55 1:18 STM ASPH ED IF -APO-Say that three times fast!
Looked back at my marketing materials and EVO was indeed originally included at the end of the box name.
We'll have a fun chat this time next month
Mar 27, 2026 at 02:12 PM
p.7 #13Viltrox EVO
35mm f1.8 EVO
Not a review yet, but in the comparison he mentions it and it seems very promising!
https://sonyalpha.blog/2026/04/02/samyang-35mm-f1-8-prima/
Not a review yet, but in the comparison he mentions it and it seems very promising!
https://sonyalpha.blog/2026/04/02/samyang-35mm-f1-8-prima/
Apr 03, 2026 at 05:52 AM
p.7 #14Viltrox EVO
Chaliel wrote:
35mm f1.8 EVO
Not a review yet, but in the comparison he mentions it and it seems very promising!
https://sonyalpha.blog/2026/04/02/samyang-35mm-f1-8-prima/
Thank you. A great start on learning more about the soon ( hopefully) to arrive Viltrox EVO at 35mm f/1.8. Maybe this might tweak Sony to upgrade their FE 35mm f/1.8 to a G version. Doesn’t really matter though since it looks like a solid alternative to the Sony 35/1.8 and Sigma 35/2.0.
35mm f1.8 EVO
Not a review yet, but in the comparison he mentions it and it seems very promising!
https://sonyalpha.blog/2026/04/02/samyang-35mm-f1-8-prima/
Thank you. A great start on learning more about the soon ( hopefully) to arrive Viltrox EVO at 35mm f/1.8. Maybe this might tweak Sony to upgrade their FE 35mm f/1.8 to a G version. Doesn’t really matter though since it looks like a solid alternative to the Sony 35/1.8 and Sigma 35/2.0.
Apr 03, 2026 at 07:40 AM
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p.7 #15Viltrox EVO
Looks like they are basically using NAB to launch the line, per their socials teaser today, which matches with the timeline I have.
Apr 03, 2026 at 08:40 AM
p.7 #18Viltrox EVO
The Viltrox Spanish website has the pages up already.
35mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
55mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-55mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
€349,00 for both, both basically the same size. 58 mm filter thread, 350g and 69 × 78 mm for the 35, 365g and 69 × 76 mm for the 55
For comparison, the Sony 35mm 1.8 is 281g, 65.6 x 73mm. So a bit bigger, but you're getting an aperture ring, hopefully better weather sealing, and supposedly better handling of CA, for a much lower price point (even comparing the Sony's used priced).
I originally moved from using the Sony 35mm 1.8 to the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM, mostly because I wanted (in terms of priority): better handling of CA, better weather-sealing, and an aperture ring. If the Viltrox EVO delivers what it is promising, I'll almost definitely buy it.
Right now, I love the GM for when I want the best pictures or know I'll be dealing with low light, and recently got the Zeiss 35mm 2.8 for the rest of the time. But this feels like a great compromise between the two. But would I sell the GM then? I don't know...
35mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
55mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-55mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
€349,00 for both, both basically the same size. 58 mm filter thread, 350g and 69 × 78 mm for the 35, 365g and 69 × 76 mm for the 55
For comparison, the Sony 35mm 1.8 is 281g, 65.6 x 73mm. So a bit bigger, but you're getting an aperture ring, hopefully better weather sealing, and supposedly better handling of CA, for a much lower price point (even comparing the Sony's used priced).
I originally moved from using the Sony 35mm 1.8 to the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM, mostly because I wanted (in terms of priority): better handling of CA, better weather-sealing, and an aperture ring. If the Viltrox EVO delivers what it is promising, I'll almost definitely buy it.
Right now, I love the GM for when I want the best pictures or know I'll be dealing with low light, and recently got the Zeiss 35mm 2.8 for the rest of the time. But this feels like a great compromise between the two. But would I sell the GM then? I don't know...
Apr 16, 2026 at 01:27 PM
p.7 #19Viltrox EVO
everphotos wrote:
The Viltrox Spanish website has the pages up already.
35mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
55mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-55mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
€349,00 for both, both basically the same size. 58 mm filter thread, 350g and 69 × 78 mm for the 35, 365g and 69 × 76 mm for the 55
For comparison, the Sony 35mm 1.8 is 281g, 65.6 x 73mm. So a bit bigger, but you're getting an aperture ring, hopefully better weather sealing, and supposedly better handling of CA, for a much lower price point (even comparing the Sony's used priced).
I originally moved from using the Sony 35mm 1.8 to the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM, mostly because I...Show more →
I’m definitely considering buying the Viltrox EVO 35mm f1.8 based on its size and weight since I want a lens smaller than my FE 35/1.4 GM to pair with my compact ‘C’ bodies and this might be it. Will have to consider how it compares to the Sigma I-Series 35/2.0 DG DN though. Can’t wait to see how much it will cost here in the US. Have used the Viltrox 85/2.0 EVO a lot last weekend and was very happy with it.
Edited on Apr 16, 2026 at 04:21 PM · View previous versions
The Viltrox Spanish website has the pages up already.
35mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-35mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
55mm: https://viltrox.es/product/viltrox-af-55mm-f-1-8-evo-sony-nikon/
€349,00 for both, both basically the same size. 58 mm filter thread, 350g and 69 × 78 mm for the 35, 365g and 69 × 76 mm for the 55
For comparison, the Sony 35mm 1.8 is 281g, 65.6 x 73mm. So a bit bigger, but you're getting an aperture ring, hopefully better weather sealing, and supposedly better handling of CA, for a much lower price point (even comparing the Sony's used priced).
I originally moved from using the Sony 35mm 1.8 to the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM, mostly because I...Show more →
I’m definitely considering buying the Viltrox EVO 35mm f1.8 based on its size and weight since I want a lens smaller than my FE 35/1.4 GM to pair with my compact ‘C’ bodies and this might be it. Will have to consider how it compares to the Sigma I-Series 35/2.0 DG DN though. Can’t wait to see how much it will cost here in the US. Have used the Viltrox 85/2.0 EVO a lot last weekend and was very happy with it.
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Apr 16, 2026 at 04:18 PM
p.7 #20Viltrox EVO
If a total lack of chromatic aberration is important to you, these will be the deal of the century for you.
Apr 16, 2026 at 04:21 PM