If you’re looking for one of the smallest pancake lenses that you can find for your lightweight, travel-friendly photo and video needs then this might be the lens for you. Viltrox has announced that the company’s 28mm lens is now available for Fujifilm X Series cameras, making it an ideal option for any Fuji X shooters looking for a tiny lens that still offers a respectably wide viewing perspective.
Let’s look at this tiny 28mm f/4.5 XF lens from Viltrox and its tiny, yet capable, possibilities for photo and video work.
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens
While Viltrox has released other versions of the same lens for Sony E-mount cameras, it’s nice to see the company offering the same for Fujifilm X-mount camera users as well. This discreet AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens from Viltrox is ideal for street photography and videography.
This unique pancake lens offers a fairly wide viewing perspective when paired with an APS-C camera and provides a tighter 42mm full-frame equivalent focal length. Plus, thanks to its ultrathin and lightweight design, the lens remains almost unnoticed, which is beneficial for obtaining candid shots.
The front lens cap is integrated into the lens, which opens and closes via a slide lever, eliminating worries of losing the cap and providing better protection against dust. Additionally, the lens is protected by a multilayer nano-coating that prevents dust, oil, and water damage.
Price and Availability
Some key benefits of the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens include an optical design that lens incorporates two aspherical lens elements and two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements for improved contrast and higher image quality.
There’s also a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) that drives the focus of the AF 28 f/4.5 XF for fast and quiet performance. Plus the lens will feature a 52.07° viewing angle for capturing relatively wide perspectives with APS-C cameras and offer a 1.1′ minimum focusing distance when working up close to your subject.
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens for Fujifilm X Series cameras is available for pre-order with units expected to start shipping in the next few days. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- APS-C | Constant f/4.5
- 42mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Normal-Length Pancake Lens
- Quiet VCM Focusing Motor
- Cap Forms Part of the Lens
- Two ED & Two Aspherical Lens Elements
- Weighs Approximately 2.1 oz
- Multilayer Nano Coating
- Waterproof & Anti-Fouling Coating
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens (FUJIFILM X)
Complement your FUJIFILM X-mount camera with the discreet AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens from Viltrox. While perfect for street photography, this pancake lens offers a fairly wide viewing perspective when paired with an APS-C camera and provides a tighter 42mm full-frame equivalent focal length.
Author: Jourdan Aldredge
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
