Viltrox Unveils 2 Full-Frame Lenses for Sony and Nikon

In July 2026, Viltrox unveiled 2 full-frame lenses, namely:

• AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake priced at USD 299
• Updated version of AF 28mm f/1.8 II priced at around USD 379.

These lenses are intended for Sony and Nikon mounts. The Sony launch proceeded smoothly, but Nikon had objected to Viltrox by filing a lawsuit against them, claiming the breach of intellectual property regulations in the Z-mount autofocus patent. The AF 28mm f/1.8 II is a variant of the Vitrox’s already in use wide-angle prime, and not a completely new architecture.

It has 11 optical components distributed in 9 groups and has 2 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, which function in harmony to decrease chromatic aberration and optimize edge sharpness. It is also equipped with HD Nano multilayer coatings to minimize internal reflections, which help improve image quality by decreasing flare and ghosting. The company has also provided the autofocus feature enabled by a stepping motor (STM) and lead screw, which helps to generate high-quality video.

The aperture is an important component in the functioning of the camera, as it decides the amount of light entering through the lens. In the Mark II version, the f-number has decreased from f/2.8 to f/1.8. The f-number is a measure of the size of the aperture relative to the focal length of the lens. The lower the focal number, the higher the amount of light entering through the aperture. The updation of the f-number from f/2.8 to f/1.8 means approximately 2.4 times the light enters through the aperture than its previous variant. This makes a significant difference in the visual quality.

Impact on the Information and Communication Technology

According to Precedence Research, the launch of these 2 full-frame lenses is expected to benefit the information and communication technology industry as it significantly improves the interaction between electronics and optical equipment in lenses. The advancement in electronics equipment allows companies to make highly optimized lenses that can produce excellent quality visuals. As the ability of advanced electronics equipment to render very high-resolution images increases, companies can use better lenses to complement this ability of the underlying machinery.

Impact on the Camera Accessories Market

The global camera accessories market size is calculated at USD 4.79 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 5.52 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 19.29 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 14.95% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the launch of these 2 lenses is expected to benefit the camera accessories market due to the fact that it provides significant technological advancements in the quality of lenses, especially in terms of the aperture. The development of such patented technologies is financially rewarding for the company as their products get the hallmark of being equipped with a special technology that not every company can provide.

This helps explain why relevant patented technologies have been proven to boost sales in this sector. The advancements in lenses also drive the innovation in other components of the camera, which can properly complement the ability of lenses. Such trends boost the economic activity in the market because various companies invest more in their research and development projects for the advancement of their components.

Impact on the Action Camera Market

The global action camera market size is valued at USD 3.33 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 3.63 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 7.22 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 8.05% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the action camera market will get a boost from the introduction of these 2 lenses, as they provide better stability and allow more light to pass through their aperture due to the decreased f-number as compared to the previous variant. This results in better capturing of minute details in the action-packed video, which needs accurate filming to capture the true essence of the scene. The precision is important to convey to the viewers the true mood and tone of the video that the actors intend to portray in the scene.

About Viltrox

Viltrox, which also goes by Shenzhen Jueying Technology Co., Ltd., is a prominent company in the imaging sector that focuses on the development of next-generation innovative imaging solutions. The company concentrates on constant enhancement of its research and development, manufacturing, and distribution of its advanced imaging components. The company plans to actively invest in its capabilities to produce high-quality hardware components as well as advanced software solutions. The company has announced its goal of increasing its presence in the indigenous camera technology market as well as boosting its exports. The company provides various technology solutions in this space, such as cinema lenses, camera lenses, HD monitors, mount adapters, lighting solutions, and various photography components.