Viltrox brings AI Autofocus to manual lenses with NexusFocus F1 adaptor on Kickstarter

Viltrox announces NexusFocus, a new autofocus solution for manual lenses. The NexusFocus F1 is a compact, lightweight adapter that fits unobtrusively in between the lens and the camera body. The system is compatible with Sony E-mount cameras and PL-mount Cine and CineMod lenses. The adaptor uses Sony’s phase-detection system and AI subject recognition, and leverages those native capabilities of the camera to drive motors for aperture, focus, and zoom adjustments.

NexusFocus gives vintage lens enthusiasts, solo operators, and small film crews unprecedented creative freedom. Freed from the constraints of manual focusing and LiDAR’s parallax limitations, creators can enjoy cinematic-level imaging, with effortless control and precision.

The Viltrox NexusFocus mobile app allows for effortless setup, with a wide range of lens calibration profiles ready-to-go, the company says. The system automatically detects calibration status on startup, so users can just mount the adapter, power on, and start creating (automatic calibration is currently only available on the iOS app version).

The app also provides Bluetooth wireless control with smartphones and iPads, allowing limitless camera placement options and versatile single-user operation. The adapter features a clear backlit status display panel on top, so users can instantly check the operating mode and lens data.

The NexusFocus F1 will be available via an official Kickstarter campaign, running through Feb. 13, 2026.
For more information, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viltrox/nexusfocus-pl-e-adapter

MSRP: $8,599HKD (≈1,099USD) (dual motor kit) / $10,199HKD (≈1,299USD) (triple motor kit)

Super Early Bird Kit: $5,499HKD (≈$699USD) (Limited to 10 Kits)
Early Bird Kit: $6,299HKD (≈$799USD) (Limited to 200 Kits)
Early Access Kit A – Dual Motor: $6,999HKD (≈$899USD) (Limited to 2,000 Kits)
Early Access Kit B – Triple Motor: $8,199HKD (≈$1,049USD)