Affordable All-Around Glass: Meet Viltrox's New Flagship 35m f/1.2 Lens

Now that NAB 2025 is over, both brands and video professionals alike are left scrambling to make sense of a changing landscape in the industry. There were plenty of new cameras, lenses, and gear announcements to be excited about from the conference. Yet, there’s also potential tariffs and market disruption on the horizon.If there were ever a time to double down on new gear that’s affordable and easy to use, now might be that time. So it’s exciting to share the news that Viltrox has announced another high-quality, budget lens for all of your potential hybrid shooting needs.Let’s look at the new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens and explore what it could offer for your photo and video projects.The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE LensDesigned to be an ultra-bright wide-angle prime lens ideal for everyday photo and video needs, the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox could be a great option for your full-frame digital cameras.This latest Viltrox lens couples a high-quality optical design with an intuitively crafted lens barrel that allows swift setting adjustments while capturing. Quick and quiet autofocus performance is provided via its VCM focusing motor, making it a nice option for video work.The lens’s f/1.2 maximum aperture allows it to work in dimly lit environments and helps to create stunning bokeh. Optical aberration and image distortion are reduced by the incorporated extra-low dispersion (ED), high-refractive (HR), and aspherical (ASPH) lens elements. Features and Optical ConstructionThe Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens features two Fn buttons on the barrel, which should help ensure your favorite custom settings are easily accessible. Additionally, the lens is protected by a multilayer nanocoating that prevents water, dust, and fouling damage.For optical construction, the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE features fifteen lenses in ten groups, including five extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, three high-refractive (HR) lenses, and two aspherical (ASPH) lenses, to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and quality.An Eleven-bladed diaphragm offers more circular and pleasing bokeh, and a 13.4" minimum focusing distance will allow shooters to focus on subjects close to them.Price and AvailabilityThe AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox is out and available for Sony E-mount full-frame digital cameras now. Here are the full specs and purchase options. Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16Fast Wide-Angle Prime LensQuiet VCM Focusing MotorEasy-to-Read LCD Screen5 ED, 2 ASPH & 3 HR Lens ElementsMinimum Focus Distance: 1.1'Multilayer Nano CoatingAll-Metal Body, Weather-Resistant DesignViltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE LensAn ultra-bright wide-angle prime perfect for everyday photography, the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox for Sony E-mount full-frame digital camera couples a high-quality optical design with an intuitively crafted lens barrel that allows swift setting adjustments while capturing.

Apr 17, 2025 - 22:05

Affordable All-Around Glass: Meet Viltrox's New Flagship 35m f/1.2 Lens

Now that NAB 2025 is over, both brands and video professionals alike are left scrambling to make sense of a changing landscape in the industry. There were plenty of new cameras, lenses, and gear announcements to be excited about from the conference. Yet, there’s also potential tariffs and market disruption on the horizon.

If there were ever a time to double down on new gear that’s affordable and easy to use, now might be that time. So it’s exciting to share the news that Viltrox has announced another high-quality, budget lens for all of your potential hybrid shooting needs.

Let’s look at the new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens and explore what it could offer for your photo and video projects.

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens

Designed to be an ultra-bright wide-angle prime lens ideal for everyday photo and video needs, the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox could be a great option for your full-frame digital cameras.

This latest Viltrox lens couples a high-quality optical design with an intuitively crafted lens barrel that allows swift setting adjustments while capturing. Quick and quiet autofocus performance is provided via its VCM focusing motor, making it a nice option for video work.

The lens’s f/1.2 maximum aperture allows it to work in dimly lit environments and helps to create stunning bokeh. Optical aberration and image distortion are reduced by the incorporated extra-low dispersion (ED), high-refractive (HR), and aspherical (ASPH) lens elements.

Features and Optical Construction

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens features two Fn buttons on the barrel, which should help ensure your favorite custom settings are easily accessible. Additionally, the lens is protected by a multilayer nanocoating that prevents water, dust, and fouling damage.

For optical construction, the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE features fifteen lenses in ten groups, including five extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, three high-refractive (HR) lenses, and two aspherical (ASPH) lenses, to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and quality.

An Eleven-bladed diaphragm offers more circular and pleasing bokeh, and a 13.4" minimum focusing distance will allow shooters to focus on subjects close to them.

Price and Availability

The AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox is out and available for Sony E-mount full-frame digital cameras now. Here are the full specs and purchase options.

Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
Fast Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Quiet VCM Focusing Motor
Easy-to-Read LCD Screen
5 ED, 2 ASPH & 3 HR Lens Elements
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.1'
Multilayer Nano Coating
All-Metal Body, Weather-Resistant Design

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens

An ultra-bright wide-angle prime perfect for everyday photography, the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens from Viltrox for Sony E-mount full-frame digital camera couples a high-quality optical design with an intuitively crafted lens barrel that allows swift setting adjustments while capturing.