Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
p.10 #1Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
rob_ww wrote:
Has Adobe released a lens correction profile for this lens? I could not see it listed in LRC.
FYI, I contacted Viltrox (via Reddit) and they sent me their LR profile for the 26mm. It seems to work well.
I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Has Adobe released a lens correction profile for this lens? I could not see it listed in LRC.
FYI, I contacted Viltrox (via Reddit) and they sent me their LR profile for the 26mm. It seems to work well.
I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Aug 23, 2026 at 08:14 AM
p.10 #2Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Used the lens a bit this weekend on the A7R6. Tried to force some flare in a few, you can decide if it's bad or livable; or possibly even artistic?
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ILCE-7RM6 Viltrox 26mm F2.8 FE lens 26mm f/8.0 1/30s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM6 Viltrox 26mm F2.8 FE lens 26mm f/8.0 1/30s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM6 Viltrox 26mm F2.8 FE lens 26mm f/4.5 1/30s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM6 Viltrox 26mm F2.8 FE lens 26mm f/8.0 1/500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-7RM6 Viltrox 26mm F2.8 FE lens 26mm f/8.0 1/30s 500 ISO 0.0 EV
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Aug 23, 2026 at 04:59 PM
p.10 #3Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Jack Flesher wrote:
Used the lens a bit this weekend on the A7R6. Tried to force some flare in a few, you can decide if it's bad or livable; or possibly even possibly artistic?
Nice images. I like it.
Used the lens a bit this weekend on the A7R6. Tried to force some flare in a few, you can decide if it's bad or livable; or possibly even possibly artistic?
Nice images. I like it.
Aug 23, 2026 at 08:54 PM
p.10 #4Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
MikeEvangelist wrote:
FYI, I contacted Viltrox (via Reddit) and they sent me their LR profile for the 26mm. It seems to work well.
I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Thanks Mike. I have downloaded and installed this profile from your Dropbox link. Unless I have done something wrong, it works for TIFF and JPEG but not for RAW. Not sure why not, since one of the files includes 'RAW' in its name, but it does not show up in the profile list in LR 15,5.
UPDATE: after I had used it on TIFF and JPEG files, the next time I opened LRC it showed up for .ARW files as well. So works just fine. Thanks again.
rob_ww wrote
Has Adobe released a lens correction profile for this lens? I could not see it listed in LRC.I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Thanks Mike. I have downloaded and installed this profile from your Dropbox link. Unless I have done something wrong, it works for TIFF and JPEG but not for RAW. Not sure why not, since one of the files includes 'RAW' in its name, but it does not show up in the profile list in LR 15,5.
UPDATE: after I had used it on TIFF and JPEG files, the next time I opened LRC it showed up for .ARW files as well. So works just fine. Thanks again.
Aug 24, 2026 at 04:31 AM
p.10 #5Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
Aug 24, 2026 at 06:41 AM
p.10 #6Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoamingScott wrote:
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
Do you know if it improves the flare characteristics?
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
Do you know if it improves the flare characteristics?
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:18 AM
p.10 #7Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Jack Flesher wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpgDo you know if it improves the flare characteristics?
I don't know, no one has one in hand yet. You'd think it SHOULD, having wildly different light paths.
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
I don't know, no one has one in hand yet. You'd think it SHOULD, having wildly different light paths.
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:20 AM
p.10 #8Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
I wonder if that takes away the ability to add a filter....
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:53 AM
p.10 #9Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
I would think that's fairly obvious unless they came up with some never-before-seen-inside-the-square-hood solution.
Aug 24, 2026 at 07:57 AM
p.10 #10Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoamingScott wrote:
I would think that's fairly obvious unless they came up with some never-before-seen-inside-the-square-hood solution.
You can have a filter on a q2 with a square hood and I can put one on my Sigma 65 with square hood. Now granted you feel like a real dumbass when you stick a polarizer in there and then realize only later that you can't rotate it easily.
I would think that's fairly obvious unless they came up with some never-before-seen-inside-the-square-hood solution.
You can have a filter on a q2 with a square hood and I can put one on my Sigma 65 with square hood. Now granted you feel like a real dumbass when you stick a polarizer in there and then realize only later that you can't rotate it easily.
Aug 24, 2026 at 08:55 AM
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p.10 #11Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Looks like the 26 EVO is coming to Fuji as well and possibly m4/3.
Aug 24, 2026 at 09:01 AM
p.10 #12Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoamingScott wrote:
I would think that's fairly obvious unless they came up with some never-before-seen-inside-the-square-hood solution.
Obvious based on how they made this lens yes, but would be nice if they actually find a way so you can still use filters...
40G for Sony has a tapered hood like this but it was able to use filter because the thread is on the lens body itself(so yes the filter would be inside the hood if installed, and yead same problem with CPol/vND). This particular 26Evo solution is definitely an oddball design choice. Personally I'd probably value filter use over the hood given the option...
I would think that's fairly obvious unless they came up with some never-before-seen-inside-the-square-hood solution.
Obvious based on how they made this lens yes, but would be nice if they actually find a way so you can still use filters...
40G for Sony has a tapered hood like this but it was able to use filter because the thread is on the lens body itself(so yes the filter would be inside the hood if installed, and yead same problem with CPol/vND). This particular 26Evo solution is definitely an oddball design choice. Personally I'd probably value filter use over the hood given the option...
Aug 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM
p.10 #13Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
That square hood looks good. Hopefully it comes in black, and is not expensive. Since it's Viltrox, I guess it won't be.
Aug 27, 2026 at 02:21 AM
p.10 #14Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoamingScott wrote:
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
Oh will this square hood come with new lenses or need to be purchased separately? I purchased the 25 EVO already, and I do like how small the current lens hood is, so maybe it's a moot point for me.
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
Oh will this square hood come with new lenses or need to be purchased separately? I purchased the 25 EVO already, and I do like how small the current lens hood is, so maybe it's a moot point for me.
Aug 28, 2026 at 11:38 AM
p.10 #15Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoseandCharles wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpgOh will this square hood come with new lenses or need to be purchased separately? I purchased the 25 EVO already, and I do like how small the current lens hood is, so maybe it's a moot point for me.
Pretty sure it's separate.
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.https://i.imgur.com/Hy8hKSH.jpg
Pretty sure it's separate.
Aug 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
p.10 #16Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
MikeEvangelist wrote:
FYI, I contacted Viltrox (via Reddit) and they sent me their LR profile for the 26mm. It seems to work well.
I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Thank you for this! Now I just need to get my hands on the profile for the 85 EVO
rob_ww wrote
Has Adobe released a lens correction profile for this lens? I could not see it listed in LRC.I put it on Dropbox for anyone who might want it - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7hgczd5vs8j7443tv0x2o/ANNnW1pviAonlv0lseWlEp8
Thank you for this! Now I just need to get my hands on the profile for the 85 EVO
Aug 29, 2026 at 03:28 PM
p.10 #17Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
RoamingScott wrote:
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?
Sep 02, 2026 at 08:57 AM
p.10 #18Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?
Not yet. They have a show coming up in a week, wondering if they release it along with that.
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.Not yet. They have a show coming up in a week, wondering if they release it along with that.
Sep 02, 2026 at 09:00 AM
p.10 #19Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?
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RoamingScott wrote:
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?Not yet. They have a show coming up in a week, wondering if they release it along with that.
My nit is I like the magnetic cap that comes with this lens a LOT. Of course, I could probably go sans any cap with the square hood, so there is that. It does look cool.
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.---------------------------------------------
RoamingScott wrote:
MikeEvangelist wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.My nit is I like the magnetic cap that comes with this lens a LOT. Of course, I could probably go sans any cap with the square hood, so there is that. It does look cool.
Sep 02, 2026 at 09:19 AM
p.10 #20Viltrox 26mm f2.8 EVO for Z and E - first look
Jack Flesher wrote:
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?---------------------------------------------
I (think I) want one of these. Any update on availability?Not yet. They have a show coming up in a week, wondering if they release it along with that.My nit is I like the magnetic cap that comes with this lens a LOT. Of course, I could probably go sans any cap with the square hood, so there is that. It does look cool.
Yeah, I view square hoods as a complete cap replacement, I really liked using my X100 in that way. That said, I did have a filter between the X100 and the hood, which I doubt is possible here.
MikeEvangelist wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.RoamingScott wrote
MikeEvangelist wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Viltrox will be releasing a square hood soon for the 26 EVO for those interested.Yeah, I view square hoods as a complete cap replacement, I really liked using my X100 in that way. That said, I did have a filter between the X100 and the hood, which I doubt is possible here.
Sep 02, 2026 at 09:21 AM