Viltrox EVO
p.8 #1Viltrox EVO
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If a total lack of chromatic aberration is important to you, these will be the deal of the century for you.
I’m going to hold you to that promise. Let’s hope you are right. Take care.
If a total lack of chromatic aberration is important to you, these will be the deal of the century for you.
I’m going to hold you to that promise. Let’s hope you are right. Take care.
Apr 17, 2026 at 02:09 PM
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I’ve tried seven ways to Sunday to make this thing fringe… I’m sure there are a few folks out there more creative than I that will figure out how to 🤣
swldstn wrote:
I’m going to hold you to that promise. Let’s hope you are right. Take care.
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If a total lack of chromatic aberration is important to you, these will be the deal of the century for you.Apr 17, 2026 at 02:31 PM
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
p.8 #4Viltrox EVO
Wasn’t sure where the best place to post this was, but it looks like a bunch of Viltrox lenses are 15% off at Amazon
14mm f4 - $169
35mm f1.2 - $849
50mm f1.4 - $466
85mm f1.4 - $508
85mm f2 - $233
135mm f1.8 - $764
And a few more
Not sure how long the sale lasts
14mm f4 - $169
35mm f1.2 - $849
50mm f1.4 - $466
85mm f1.4 - $508
85mm f2 - $233
135mm f1.8 - $764
And a few more
Not sure how long the sale lasts
Apr 18, 2026 at 08:19 PM
p.8 #5Viltrox EVO
I’d be very interested to see how well the EVO lenses are corrected compared to the Voigtländer APO series. I expect the same level of bokeh nervousness, but I do hope they deliver flatter field curvature.
Apr 19, 2026 at 04:47 AM
p.8 #6Viltrox EVO
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I’d be very interested to see how well the EVO lenses are corrected compared to the Voigtländer APO series. I expect the same level of bokeh nervousness, but I do hope they deliver flatter field curvature.
I'm also looking specifically to see how flat field the lens is. The 50mm Air is sharp but certainly not flat field. An APO flat field lens would be very welcome. I also hope the AF accuracy is improved over the Air which simply doesn't focus accurately for me on multiple A7r4 bodies in AF-C mode. AF-S is fine.
I’d be very interested to see how well the EVO lenses are corrected compared to the Voigtländer APO series. I expect the same level of bokeh nervousness, but I do hope they deliver flatter field curvature.
I'm also looking specifically to see how flat field the lens is. The 50mm Air is sharp but certainly not flat field. An APO flat field lens would be very welcome. I also hope the AF accuracy is improved over the Air which simply doesn't focus accurately for me on multiple A7r4 bodies in AF-C mode. AF-S is fine.
Apr 20, 2026 at 08:07 AM
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Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em here 
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Apr 20, 2026 at 08:27 AM
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hiepphotog wrote:
I’d be very interested to see how well the EVO lenses are corrected compared to the Voigtländer APO series. I expect the same level of bokeh nervousness, but I do hope they deliver flatter field curvature.
The 35 EVO has considerably more nervous bokeh than the 35 APO-L in my testing.
I’d be very interested to see how well the EVO lenses are corrected compared to the Voigtländer APO series. I expect the same level of bokeh nervousness, but I do hope they deliver flatter field curvature.
The 35 EVO has considerably more nervous bokeh than the 35 APO-L in my testing.
Apr 20, 2026 at 08:28 AM
p.8 #10Viltrox EVO
Very detailed review, thanks Scott! and thanks Chaliel too for the review links with portrait samples. I'm interested in getting the 35/1.8 Sony version. The bokeh wide open looks excellent to me. My only hesitation is that I just got the Sony 40/2.5 G as well as the Sigma 35/1.4 DG HSM Art.
Apr 20, 2026 at 09:47 AM
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p.8 #11Viltrox EVO
I was excited for these two lenses as I'm looking to put together a set of small AF primes, after seeing reviews, a little less excited haha. Looks like a great small option with a lot of features we don't see in budget lenses. Love the lack of CA, which absolutely killed the 55z for me, watching all that purple shimmering in my videos made it an immediate catch and release ! The vignette wide open shown in the video below is really bad and there is some focus breathing, gonna wait for some comparisons with the smaller Sigma's before deciding.
https://youtu.be/06z1BEXP39Q?si=9hFvhO41OuTaKNpx
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! The vignette wide open shown in the video below is really bad and there is some focus breathing, gonna wait for some comparisons with the smaller Sigma's before deciding.https://youtu.be/06z1BEXP39Q?si=9hFvhO41OuTaKNpx
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Chris
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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p.8 #12Viltrox EVO
I'm actually really interested to try to the 55mm version now. I am flush with 35mm options already, but my 50ish lineup consists of simply the CV 50 APO and Helios 44-4 (58mm). Would be nice to have this rendering with AF.
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
p.8 #13Viltrox EVO
RoamingScott wrote:
Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em here
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Thank you Scott for your review. On Sony I already owned the Viltrox 85/2.0 EVO and now I went ahead and ordered the Sony version of the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II FE lens. Already got a great deal on B&H for $315, a $55 reduction on the $370 list price for the Sony version. Really curious to compare it to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 35mm f/2.0 DG DN Contemporary.
Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em here
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Thank you Scott for your review. On Sony I already owned the Viltrox 85/2.0 EVO and now I went ahead and ordered the Sony version of the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II FE lens. Already got a great deal on B&H for $315, a $55 reduction on the $370 list price for the Sony version. Really curious to compare it to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 35mm f/2.0 DG DN Contemporary.
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-zThank you Scott for your review. On Sony I already owned the Viltrox 85/2.0 EVO and now I went ahead and ordered the Sony version of the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 II FE lens. Already got a great deal on B&H for $315, a $55 reduction on the $370 list price for the Sony version. Really curious to compare it to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 35mm f/2.0 DG DN Contemporary.
Curious to hear your thoughts on how it stacks up to the Contemporary, which seems to be a logical competitor on E mount.
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Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em hereReviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Curious to hear your thoughts on how it stacks up to the Contemporary, which seems to be a logical competitor on E mount.
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
p.8 #15Viltrox EVO
In the reviews p8 #7 it is compared with the Sony and the Sigma
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:14 AM
p.8 #16Viltrox EVO
I ordered immediately. Who doesn't like a decent, or way more than decent, APO 35/1.8 at 350 gram?
Apr 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
p.8 #17Viltrox EVO
Scott,
Nicely crafted review! When you mention other lenses “in your cabinet,” that’s your newish huge Ruggard, yes? Your “tiny” old one continues to be well and is prospering here, even though it’s the spring rainy season in East Dallas.
Best wishes.
Nicely crafted review! When you mention other lenses “in your cabinet,” that’s your newish huge Ruggard, yes? Your “tiny” old one continues to be well and is prospering here, even though it’s the spring rainy season in East Dallas.
Best wishes.
Apr 20, 2026 at 01:56 PM
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Scott,
Nicely crafted review! When you mention other lenses “in your cabinet,” that’s your newish huge Ruggard, yes? Your “tiny” old one continues to be well and is prospering here, even though it’s the spring rainy season in East Dallas.
Best wishes.
Hah, yes, and my new "huge" one has mysteriously filled itself up quite quickly...odd!
Scott,
Nicely crafted review! When you mention other lenses “in your cabinet,” that’s your newish huge Ruggard, yes? Your “tiny” old one continues to be well and is prospering here, even though it’s the spring rainy season in East Dallas.
Best wishes.
Hah, yes, and my new "huge" one has mysteriously filled itself up quite quickly...odd!
Apr 20, 2026 at 02:01 PM
p.8 #19Viltrox EVO
RoamingScott wrote:
Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em here
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Scott great job with the review! I really enjoyed the variety of high quality sample images. The only thing I think would be nice to add to future reviews is some commentary on vignetting.
At a high level, how did you feel it compares to the CV 35mm APO optically?
Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em here
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
Scott great job with the review! I really enjoyed the variety of high quality sample images. The only thing I think would be nice to add to future reviews is some commentary on vignetting.
At a high level, how did you feel it compares to the CV 35mm APO optically?
Apr 20, 2026 at 04:10 PM
p.8 #20Viltrox EVO
DWOfPaul wrote:
Reviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-zScott great job with the review! I really enjoyed the variety of high quality sample images. The only thing I think would be nice to add to future reviews is some commentary on vignetting.
At a high level, how did you feel it compares to the CV 35mm APO optically?
Good point about vignette...this review was literally down to the wire because of weather, I'll make sure to throw some comparisons into the blog post.
At a VERY high level, there's still not a 35mm Z lens I like better optically than the CV APO. The hardest thing to come to grips with the EVO is the bokeh which can be varied shot to shot and not entirely predictable, compared to the subdued and muted bokeh of the CV.
I also like the overall colors that come out of CV lenses more than Viltrox, especially in this case. The EVO has a yellowish tint over every photo which you can edit around, it's just more work. The CVs meter nice and warm and the Viltrox lenses meter quite cool, but also sometimes hotter than other lenses.
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Technically I think mine were the first to get published, just forgot to link em hereReviewed on Z, but plenty of samples to show off rendering, and bokeh specifically.
https://youtu.be/nS9b8jUYWs4
https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-35mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z
At a high level, how did you feel it compares to the CV 35mm APO optically?
Good point about vignette...this review was literally down to the wire because of weather, I'll make sure to throw some comparisons into the blog post.
At a VERY high level, there's still not a 35mm Z lens I like better optically than the CV APO. The hardest thing to come to grips with the EVO is the bokeh which can be varied shot to shot and not entirely predictable, compared to the subdued and muted bokeh of the CV.
I also like the overall colors that come out of CV lenses more than Viltrox, especially in this case. The EVO has a yellowish tint over every photo which you can edit around, it's just more work. The CVs meter nice and warm and the Viltrox lenses meter quite cool, but also sometimes hotter than other lenses.
Apr 20, 2026 at 04:33 PM