LT: Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO Review – A High Price/Quality/Performance Ratio


Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lenstips reviewed the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/2 EVO, which you can read in full here, and it sounds like another great value lens with an exceptional price/quality and price/performance ratio that makes it a good purchase. If you don’t have the time to read the review than the pros/cons are below:

Pros:

  • solid casing, mostly made of metal,
  • excellent image resolution in the frame centre,
  • very good image resolution on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
  • good resolution on the edge of full frame,
  • slight longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • negligible lateral chromatic aberration,
  • moderate distortion,
  • low astigmatism,
  • slight vignetting on the APS-C sensor,
  • silent and accurate autofocus,
  • nice out-of-focus areas,
  • 5-year warranty period,
  • very favourable price/quality and price/performance ratio.

Cons:

  • high vignetting on full frame,
  • performance against bright light leaves a lot to be desired,
  • distinct focus breathing.

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7Artisan is Teasing a New Lightweight Lens Coming January 27th


7Artisan is teasing a new lightweight lens that is about 90g, which they plan to announce on January 27th. It looks a lot like the 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5. It measures H45mm × L 62mm, and we first covered it at the NAB Show. The silhouette looks the same, but the lens had a hood on it at NAB.

7Artisan lenses are found at B&H Photo and Amazon

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Sony CP+ 2026 Website Launched

Sony launched its CP+ 2026 website, and, interestingly, the Sony a7SIII isn’t mentioned anywhere. It is increasingly likely that the Sony a7S line of cameras will be folded into the FX line. You can see for yourself here and below.

Dates
On-site event: Thursday, February 26th, 2026 – Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)

*Only on Thursday, February 26th, admission will be limited to press, VIP guests, and quick pass holders until 12:00.

Online event: Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Sunday, March 1, 2026
First day 10:00 – Last day 23:59

*Online event archive period: March 2nd (Mon) – March 31st (Tue)

venueOn-site event: Pacifico Yokohama
Online event: Official website

Sony will also have one of the largest if not the largest booth again.

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Viltrox 2x Teleconverter Firmware 1.03 Adds Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM Support


Viltrox 2x Teleconverter: B&H Photo / Amazon
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Viltrox 2x Teleconverter now supports the Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM via firmware update 1.03, which can be downloaded here.

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Godox V1Mid 55W Flash Coming Soon

Godox V1Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Godox is going to release a new flash called the Godox V1Mid that is a little less powerful than the Godox V1 Pro. Above is the only information about this upcoming flash, so I had AI translate all the text and create a press release out of it, and I included a translated spec sheet below.

AI PRESS RELEASE Read More »

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Sony Savings Sunday


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