Viltrox Reveals Nine New Lenses Including 35mm F/1.4 Pro at China P&E 2026

The China International Photography Machinery and Imaging Equipment and Technology Expo kicked off last weekend, bringing a wave of new gear announcements from major third-party lens makers. Brands including Viltrox, Thypoch, TTArtisan, SG-Image, Laowa, and Meike all showcased new products during the event.

Among them, Viltrox arguably had one of the strongest showings with the announcement of nine new lenses spanning everything from compact APS-C optics to high-end professional glass.

New 35mm F/1.4 Pro Takes Center Stage

One of the biggest highlights from the Viltrox booth was the new 35mm F/1.4 Pro. The lens appears to be positioned as one of the company’s most premium hybrid optics to date.

The lens features an aperture ring along with video-oriented controls, further highlighting Viltrox’s push toward creators and filmmakers who want more cinema-friendly lens handling.

New Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro lens (E/Z) coming next week:https://t.co/kEW6UpI7e6

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APS-C Pro Lenses Expand Further

Viltrox also introduced two new APS-C lenses: the AF 18mm F/1.2 Pro and AF 40mm F/1.2 Pro.

The 18mm F/1.2 Pro looks aimed at landscape, travel, and astrophotography shooters thanks to its wide field of view and bright aperture. Meanwhile, the 40mm F/1.2 Pro leans more toward portrait, documentary, and event photography.

EVO Lineup Gets Two New Portrait Lenses

The company is also expanding its EVO lineup with the new 75mm F/1.8 EVO and 90mm F/2.2 EVO lenses. These are designed to offer lighter and more compact alternatives to larger professional portrait primes.

The 90mm F/2.2 is particularly interesting since that focal length has long been popular among photographers who enjoy classic portrait rendering and vintage-style lenses.

More L-Mount Lens Support

Viltrox is also continuing to build out its L-mount offerings. The company announced L-mount versions of the AF 25mm F/1.7 Air and the AF 28mm F/4.5 “Chip” pancake lens.

The 25mm F/1.7 Air has already become popular on Sony E and Nikon Z systems because of its lightweight design and versatility for street and travel photography. Meanwhile, the tiny 28mm “Chip” lens has gained attention for combining autofocus and surprisingly good image quality in an ultra-compact body.

New Premium Pancake Lens in Development

Another interesting reveal was the AF 26mm F/2.8 for Sony E mount, which is still under development. The lens appears to be a more premium pancake option compared to the existing 28mm F/4.5 Chip lens.

If it maintains a compact size while offering a brighter aperture, it could become a very appealing everyday carry lens for Sony users.

Viltrox Enters the Tilt-Shift Space

Perhaps the most unusual product announced was the new T/S 35mm F/2.8 tilt-shift lens. The manual focus lens marks Viltrox’s first entry into the tilt-shift category.

The move suggests the company may be expanding into more specialized and experimental optics beyond its mainstream autofocus lineup.

New Portable Field Monitor

Alongside the lenses, Viltrox also announced the DC-550 Pro II portable field monitor. The monitor features a 5.5-inch touchscreen with 1400 nits of peak brightness for improved outdoor visibility.

The monitor also includes an updated ventilation design for better thermal performance. The DC-550 Pro II is now available through the Viltrox online store for $238.