Chinese lens manufacturer Viltrox has just announced the availability of a limited edition of some of its most popular prime lenses: a choice of matte white or glossy red f/1.4 lenses (choice of 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm). Only 500 units will be available, so act fast if you want one. Usually, most camera operators and photographers alike prefer matte black lenses on their cameras, not only to avoid drawing too much attention, but also to prevent unwanted (colored) reflections from windows and the like. But if you want to stand out a bit, this might be for you: Viltrox has just launched a limited edition of its 23mm, 33mm and 56mm f/1.4 lenses in glossy red or matte white. All these lenses are available exclusively for the FUJI X-mount. image credit: Viltrox Vitrox Limited Edition All of these limited edition lenses are 100% identical to their regular black counterparts. So you get a fast f/1.4 FUJI X-mount autofocus (photography) lens , but in glossy red or matte white. Although the color scheme might clash a bit with the FUJIFILM camera bodies and I personally would always prefer a sheer black lens over a glossy red one, these Limited Edition lenses are probably more for collectors who will certainly enjoy them. image credit: Viltrox The shortest lens with a focal length of 23 mm has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 m and a viewing angle of 28° – the weight is 260 g. The slightly longer 33 mm variant weighs...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 3 May, 2022