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Sony and Nikon mirrorless users now have another fast standard prime lens option thanks to Viltrox. The company has announced the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro lens, promising pro-level quality and features.
Viltrox designed the 50mm AF 50mm F1.4 Pro around 15 elements in 11 groups, including 8 high-refractive index, 3 extra-low dispersion and 1 ultra-precision aspherical lens. It also features Viltrox's "Advanced HD" nano coating. Viltrox says the lens design suppresses aberration, distortion, onion rings and ghosting, and promises flagship-level image quality with edge-to-edge sharpness that can meet the demands of high-resolution cameras.
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Viltrox is using linear motors to power the lens's autofocus; it should be able to keep up with high-speed shooting situations, such as sports and action, and it's compatible with face and eye detection. Viltrox says it has minimal focus breathing for better video performance as well. The lens can focus as close as 0.45m (1.48'), making it possible to shoot close-ups to emphasize the subject.
The lens's build quality also punches above its weight. Its metal construction provides better durability and a more premium feel, and Viltrox says it offers "high-grade" weather sealing. There's an aperture ring that can be clicked or de-clicked and an AF/MF switch. It also offers a customizable Fn button.
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While it certainly has a lot going for it, the Viltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro is rather hefty for its class. The Nikon Z mount version weighs 830g (1.83 lb) and measures 113mm (4.45") long, which is nearly double the weight of the Nikkor 50mm F1.4. The Sony E mount model is slightly smaller at 800g (1.76 lb) and 111mm (4.37") long, but that's still heavier than the Sony 50mm F1.4 GM lens, which comes in at 516g (1.4 lb).
Viltrox's latest fast standard prime may not win in size, but it does beat out most of the competition in terms of price. The lens is available for $549, which is substantially more affordable than both Sony's 50mm F1.4 GM and Sigma's 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens.
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro lens is available for purchase starting today.
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