Viltrox Jueying Technology has unveiled the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE, a super-fast autofocus wide angle prime lens for Sony E mount full frame, following the portrait Viltrox 135mm F1.8 LAB for Sony and Nikon.
The manufacturer promises the highest resolution and stunning bokeh at an open aperture. The lens has a customizable LCD display that provides personalized and effective control of the shooting process. “Whether it’s portraits, street photography, or night landscapes, this lens, combining innovative technologies and the traditional for the Chinese company ratio of premium quality and affordable price, promises to become a bestseller.”
Next-Gen Quad HyperVCM AF
At the heart of the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE is the lens’s proprietary Quad HyperVCM autofocus system, which delivers 150% faster focusing than traditional stepping motor (STM) systems. With a dual floating focusing system, the lens dynamically adjusts the lens element position to compensate for spherical aberrations and field curvature, delivering silent focusing with a near-to-far focus speed of just 100 ms – a critical advantage for video shooting. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.34 m, the lens delivers detail with uniform sharpness across the frame, making it a versatile tool for portraits and challenging close-ups.
The optical design includes 15 elements, including:
- 5 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements
- 3 High Refractive Index (HR) elements
- 2 ultra-thin aspherical lenses (UA)
To begin with, this design delivers unprecedented clarity by suppressing chromatic aberration and bokeh artifacts (such as the onion ring effect), thereby ensuring smooth blur even at F1.2. Additionally, the Hydrophobic Nano Multilayer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting in challenging lighting conditions. As a result, it significantly expands creative possibilities for both photography and videography.
The F1.2 aperture creates expressive bokeh and significantly improves light transmission, providing sharp images even in low-light conditions. According to the manufacturer, vignetting at the edges is reduced to almost zero. Whether you shoot portraits or night landscapes, the lens easily separates the subject from the background, creating visually striking compositions.
User-First Design: Full Control and Customization
The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB is designed for intuitive operation:
- Two programmable Fn buttons
- Multifunctional control ring for smooth aperture adjustment
- Additional focusing ring with the ability to switch between stepped and stepless (for video) adjustment
With the Viltrox Lens App, photographers can:
- Customize button functions
- Select animation when turning on the LCD display
- Monitor parameters in real time
The lens also features a 0.96-inch color LCD display, which allows quick access to key settings and makes it easy to operate.
Premium Features, Accessible Price Tag
The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE continues Viltrox’s mission to make professional optics affordable. Weighing less than 1 kg and housed in an aircraft-grade magnesium alloy body, the lens is dust—and weather-resistant and operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -10 to +40°C. It delivers cinematic video quality with minimal focus breathing and stable framing in dynamic scenes. The bayonet side features the now-traditional Viltrox USB Type-C connector.
Currently, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE is available for $999 on Amazon.com, as well as on B&H Photo and Amazon.co.uk.
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Specifications
- Focal Length: 35mm
- Lens Mount: Sony E
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Angle of View: 64.2°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 13.4″ / 34 cm (From Camera Sensor)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.17x
- Optical Design: 15 Elements in 10 Groups
- Special Elements: 5 ED, 2 UA, 3 HR
- Diaphragm Blades: 11
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Image Stabilization: No
- EXIF Data Transfer Support: Yes
- Front Filter Size: 77 mm
- Dimensions (ø x L): 3.5 x 4.8″ / 89.2 x 121.8 mm
- Weight: 2 lb / 920 g
