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Viltrox has announced its new AF 56mm F1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount cameras. The new lens appears to be an E-mount version of the company’s existing AF 56mm F1.7 lens, previously released for X- and Z-mount bodies.
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The lens’s optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups, including four ED and three high-refractive elements. Viltrox says the lens is designed to deliver both sharp images and pleasing bokeh. It also claims the lens is optimized for video, with minimal focus breathing and an internal focus design that should make it gimbal-friendly.
Autofocus is driven by an STM focus motor to deliver fast, quiet focusing.
Viltrox claims the lens is designed to withstand daily use and challenging environments. It includes a metal lens mount, waterproof and anti-fouling coatings on the front lens, and a 52mm filter thread. It weighs 170g (6oz).
The lens also includes a USB-C port to facilitate easy firmware updates.
The AF 56mm F1.7 APS-C lens for Sony E-mount has a suggested retail price of $180 and is available immediately.
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