Viltrox releases 60g ultra-thin 28mm X-mount lens

Viltrox announced the AF 28/4.5 XF, a compact, lightweight 28mm X-mount autofocus lens. Weighing 60g (2.11 oz), and just 15.3mm (0.6 inches) thick, this 28mm focal length, F4.5 fixed aperture lens is Viltrox’s lightest. This pancake lens packs professional-grade autofocus into a coin-sized body, paired with an industry-first sliding lens cap system that liberates creators to “shoot anytime, anywhere”. The lens has a $99 MSRP.

The pancake-thin AF 28/4.5 XF lens offers swift and precise autofocus. The internal Voice Coil Motor (VCM) ensures fast, accurate, and silent autofocus. At just 60g, it’s a delightfully portable addition to any camera kit, always ready to capture life’s spontaneous moments with ease. Viltrox lets users carry less but capture more, and rediscover the joy of photography.

The lens features a slide-to-open mechanism. For instant shooting readiness, a simple slide instantly activates the lens, eliminating traditional caps while still protecting against dust and scratches. The swift, secure operation encourages spontaneous creativity, making every moment capture-ready. Users only need to “Slide to Create”

With its 42mm equivalent focal length, the Viltrox AF 28/4.5 XF offers a versatile perspective that’s perfect for capturing everyday moments and taking full advantage of a camera’s film simulation capabilities, the company says. It’s like having the best of both worlds: the wide-angle perspective for capturing landscapes and the versatility of a standard lens for portraits.