Viltrox completes its F1.4 lens trio with the new AF 35mm F1.4 Pro for full-frame Nikon Z and Sony E

Viltrox has unveiled the AF 35mm F1.4 Pro, the third lens in its line of 1.4 aperture prime lenses. This full-frame lens is compatible with both Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. Alongside the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro and Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro, the new AF 35mm F1.4 Pro caters to street, press, and documentary photographers who value its classic focal length. The lens features an optical design of 16 elements in 11 groups, weighing and sizing similarly to the other two lenses for quick switching between them.

Weather-sealed and featuring a scratch-resistant matte black finish, the AF 35mm F1.4 Pro boasts an eleven-bladed aperture for smooth bokeh and a minimum focus distance of just 0.3m for close-up work. Early reviews of the previous two lenses indicate that Viltrox lenses maintain high image quality and value for money. The AF 35mm F1.4 Pro incorporates several Viltrox-specific innovations, including two Ultra-Precision Aspherical elements to smooth out bokeh, three Extra-low Dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and four High Refractive Index elements to aid portability while preserving optical performance.

The lens is equipped with Viltrox's HyperVCM Focus System, utilizing dual voice coil motors to achieve rapid, smooth, and quiet autofocus, which works well with features like Sony's Eye Detection. The focus breathing is also minimized, making the lens suitable for video work. As with the other two lenses, the AF 35mm F1.4 Pro is competitively priced at $829 / £739, and Viltrox claims that all three lenses together can be purchased for less than $2,000 / £2,000, providing a cost-effective solution for Sony E, Nikon Z, and potentially future Canon and L-mount camera users.