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8 June, 2026

News: Viltrox 75mm 1.8 and 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C Lenses announced

By Hamish Gill

8 June, 2026

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Viltrox have today announced their 75mm 1.8 and 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C lenses – these are new to the EVO range which currently comprises an 85mm, 55mm and 35mm full frame lenses. It’s a bit of a Viltrox EVO lens day on 35mmc today. I hav...

8 June, 2026

VILTROX 75mm 1.8 EVO – Testing this new lens for APS-C cameras.

By Mike Brooks

8 June, 2026

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Just today announced is the new VILTROX 75mm 1.8 EVO lens for APS-C cameras, a focal length that is not commonly found in the cropped frame camera format There is much to like about this announcement, and one thing that is driving me a little nuts...

8 June, 2026

Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO APO Review

By Hamish Gill

8 June, 2026

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This is the first of two Viltrox lens review I have been working on recently. This first one is about the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO. The next one will be about the 55mm f/1.8 EVO. Both lenses were released on the same day back in April, and I hav...

8 June, 2026

Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO APO Review

By Hamish Gill

8 June, 2026

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The Viltrox 55mm 1.8 EVO APO will be the third lens I have reviewed from the Viltrox EVO range. The first was the 85mm EVO which I was incredibly impressed by. The second, the 35mm EVO that I was also incredibly impressed by, and this 55mm which &...

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