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Viltrox teases new APO lenses coming to The Photography & Video Show – but I think I know what they are
By Alan Palazon published
News Viltrox has teased two mystery APO lenses coming to The Photography & Video Show in Birmingham this week, but I already have an idea of what they are

Compact cameras are the last word in convenience… or are they? My mirrorless camera is smaller, more pocketable and a lot more versatile
By Matthew Richards published
Opinion Sometimes I want to fill a backpack with camera gear, other times I only want to fill a pocket. Here’s how I shrank the size and saved a stash of cash

I’ve ditched my posh ultra-wide-angle zoom for a tiny prime on my camera. It’s much smaller, lighter and costs a fraction of the price
By Matthew Richards published
Opinion I need an ultra-wide lens for when my standard zoom can't fit it all in the frame – and I’ve found one that I can pretty much fit in a spare pocket

Viltrox's Air prime lenses are now available in silver… but only for Fujifilm X-mount
By Alan Palazon published
News Viltrox has released the 35mm and 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount in an eye-catching silver color

Viltrox brings its more affordable pro prime to Nikon shooters with the AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Z
By Matthew Richards published
NEWS I loved everything about this lens when I tested it and reviewed it last year, apart from one thing. That’s now been fixed…

Best pancake lenses in 2026: super-skinny primes and zooms that save size and weight
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

Best cheap lenses in 2026: affordable but capable primes for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers satisfying performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!

Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 review: a high-tech lens that really plays the (wide) angles
By Matthew Richards last updated
Review The sophisticated Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 for Nikon Z and Sony E mount full-frame cameras has just resurfaced in another format as the company’s first ever L-mount lens

Viltrox kicks off its L-Mount Alliance membership by bringing one of its best lenses to more cameras
By Matthew Richards published
NEWS The high-end Viltrox ultra-wide-angle Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras is now also available in L-mount

Nikon’s Z system is more attractive WITH Viltrox lenses, but first-party manufacturers should be compensated accordingly
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I see Viltrox’s Z lenses as an incentive for those on a budget to buy a Nikon mirrorless camera, but I do think the ‘Big N’ deserves its dues for the mount it spent time and money developing
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