Complete list of Viltrox lenses for Sony APS-C

This is a complete list of Viltrox autofocus lenses for Sony E-mount (APS-C).

Unlike most Chinese lens manufacturers, Viltrox has taken a different approach, mostly coming out with autofocus lenses instead of starting with manual focus lenses than slowly transitioning to AF lenses like their counterparts from China. Quality control is also significantly better than other Chinese lenses.

From an initial line-up of me-too f/1.4 primes whose only claim to fame vs Sigma and Tamron lenses was that they were cheaper, Viltrox has since proven they can do so much more.

With their current line-up, they have firmly established themselves as a proper third party lens manufacturer, not only for Sony E mount, but also for Fujifilm X-mount, Nikon Z mount and Leica/Panasonic L-mount.

While they haven’t made any zoom lenses yet, their current crop of prime lenses can go toe to toe with Sigma and Tamron offerings, and with a prime lens line-up that covers everything from 9mm f/2.8 to 135mm f/1.2 and great market segmentation (Air series vs Pro series and Lab series) they have positioned themselves as a step above other Chinese brands and right up there with Japanese makers like Sigma and Tamron.

Below is the updated, complete list of Viltrox Lenses for Sony APS-C. I’ve listed some full frame lenses as well, since they can be used on Sony APS-C bodies, or they may be useful in planning out a kit if you shoot both full frame and APS-C.

Viltrox Air series

iPhone Air. Macbook Air. Nike Air. 

In early 2024, Viltrox also launched their own line of “Air” lenses – starting with the 56mm f/1.7 portrait lens, and the 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens. Viltrox did have an earlier lens, the full frame Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 that was released in November 2023, but the “Air” branding was nowhere to be seen when that lens first launched.

Viltrox was already a well known lens manufacturer prior to this. But, with their first gen f/1.4 and f/1.8 lenses, and their subsequent all-metal bodied Pro and Lab line of lenses, they weren’t really known for small and light lenses

But, Viltrox’s ‘Air’ line-up focuses on one thing: lightweight

As a fan of small lenses, that’s certainly something that appeals to me. Portability and minimal bulk are the name of the game.

Paired with compact bodies like the Sony a6400 and Sony a6700, they make for an unobtrusive combo that don’t feel like a burden to carry around.

In a sharp departure from most of the lenses that put Viltrox on the map, typically hefty and made of metal, the Air series are all made with polycarbonate (engineered plastic), but with a metal mount.

They are also all barebones, with no aperture rings or programmable buttons. All Air lenses also don’t come with weather sealing gaskets on the mount, although they do come with water resistant and anti-smudge and oil coatings on the front element.

Other features shared by all ‘Air’ lenses released to date, include:

• USB-C port for easy firmware updates
• STM stepping motor for autofocus
• Weight within 10 grams of each other
• The lightest lenses are only 160 grams; heaviest lens so far is the 15mm f/1.7 at 180 grams

But, it’s not just about being lightweight. One thing that all Air lenses have in common is also excellent value for money. I mean, that’s what Viltrox is mostly known for, but the Air series in particular, provides an unbelievable level of performance for the price. As of this date, even after tariffs and everything, all but one of the lenses in the Air series retail for above USD $200, even counting the full frame lenses. These just might be some of the best value lenses in all of photography right now, you’re getting a lot of lens for your buck.

Viltrox 9mm f/2.8 Air

Offering an amazingly wide 13.5mm-equivalent field of view (in full frame terms), this is one of the newest lenses in the Air series and has quickly become one of Viltrox’s more popular lenses. Compact, ultra-wide lenses like this are a rarity. That you get a bright f/2.8 aperture is a nice bonus. 

For comparison, the “0.5x lens” in iPhones and most smartphones have a 13mm-equivalent field of view. So the iPhone 0.5 lenses are a tiny bit wider than this Viltrox’s field of view, but they’re very close, not even 1 step back in difference.

With such a wide field of view, the Viltrox 9mm is a great option for ultra-wide landscapes, architecture, tight interiors, group selfies and vlogging at arms length.

Viltrox 9mm f/2.8 Specs:
Weight: 175 grams
Size (LxW): 56 mm x 65 mm or 2.22 x 2.56 inches
Filter Size: 58 mm
MFD: 13 cm or 5.1 inches (0.15x)
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Viltrox 15mm f/1.7 Air

This is the heaviest lens in the entire APS-C Air line-up right now, and yet, it comes in at a mere 180 grams!

With a field of view roughly equivalent to 22.5mm in full frame terms, the Viltrox 15mm f/1.7 gives you roughly the same field of view as the main, 1x lens on most current iphones and smart phones. So, it’s a field of view that is familiar to most people.

That also means that this lens competes with the venerable Sigma 16mm f/1.4, yet the Viltrox 15mm f/1.7 is a mere 56mm in length. That makes it almost half the length of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, which is about 93mm long.

This is the only lens in the ‘Air’ line-up that breaks the $200 range. But, just because of its versatile focal length, this is my favorite in the Air line-up. It suits the way I shoot, and I find it to be a jack of all trades, perfect as an everyday focal length that is suited for almost anything and everything. Travel shots, street scenes, cityscapes, environmental portraits, everyday vlogging, it can work.

Viltrox 15mm f/1.7 Specs:
Weight: 180 grams
Size (LxW): 56 mm x 65 mm or 2.55 inches x 2.2 inches
Filter size: 58 mm
MFD: 23 cm or 9 inches (0.1x)
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Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Air

With a field of view equivalent to 37.5mm, this gets you close to the popular 35mm field of view that is popular with street and documentary photographers. It’s also popular as a general, walk-around focal length.

Despite its popularity, there aren’t actually a lot of choices in this range for Sony APS-C. Aside from the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 23mm f/1.4, both of which are much larger and heavier lenses, there isn’t really a compact or budget alternative in this range.

In fact, photographers who wanted a compact 35mm equivalent for APS-C have taken to using the full frame Sony 24mm f/2.8 G lens instead. While it’s a nicely built lens, with a clicky aperture ring, it is a pricey option. The reason it’s popular among APS-C shooters is that despite being a full frame lens, it’s actually shorter in length than the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 Sonnar and the Sigma 23mm f/1.4. But, if you’re only using this on an APS-C camera like the Sony a6400 or Sony a6700, you’re paying an unnecessary ‘full frame tax’ for an f/2.8 lens. This is where the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 comes in. A small, compact lens designed from the ground up to be used for APS-C cameras. And while it isn’t as nicely built as all the other options, the price reflects that, since it is, by far, the cheapest. And it is more than a full stop faster than the Sony 24mm f/2.8 G lens.

RELATED: Complete list of Sigma APS-C Lenses for Sony E-Mount

Just a quick note about field of view considerations: With its slightly longer 37.5mm field of view, you will either see the Viltrox 25mm as a “long” 35mm or as closer to a 40mm-equivalent lens, and therefore a different beast compared to the classic 35mm FOV.

Given that 35mm (and its equivalent) is one of the most popular focal lengths, I find that people can get very opinionated on whether this 25mm is a suitable alternative for the “35mm look” or not.

The 35mm field of view is celebrated for a reason – it’s wide enough to include context in environmental portraits, street shots, or documentary-style work, but still natural-looking without much distortion. It pairs well with a 50mm, for example. 35mm + 50mm offers a nice consistent look, for those who like having that in their work.

But, 37.5mm-equivalent is a tad tighter, that some of you might feel that it’s no longer the classic 35 you are used to. You might find yourself needing to take one step-back in a lot of situations.

But, if you’re not a ‘classic’ 35mm shooter and don’t have a strong attachment to it (maybe you’re just starting out in photography and you don’t have enough experience with a 35mm and haven’t yet developed an ‘instinct’ for it), the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 can be a versatile lens that can do everything from street photography, casual portraits, food & product shots and lifestyle videos without the tightness of a 50mm-equivalent.

Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Specs:
Weight: 170 grams
Size (LxW): 64 mm x 56 mm / 2.51 inches x 2.2 inches
Filter size: 52 mm
MFD: 30 cm or 11.8 inches (0.11x)
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Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air

This is Viltrox’s take on the ‘nifty-fifty’ and what a lens it is.

Although the “50mm” has mostly dropped in popularity in the past decade, with most photographers favoring a wider look, it still remains one of the most versatile focal lengths.

Similar to the 35mm described above, a 50mm is wide enough to include context in environmental portraits, street shots, or documentary-style work, but still natural-looking without much distortion. The advantage of a ‘fast fifty’ (e.g. one with a fast aperture like f/1.7 in this case) is that it offers more depth of field control over a similarly fast 35mm.

This makes it extremely adaptable: you can use it for tighter portraits, street photography, travel, food, product shots, or even landscapes. Although it has slightly fallen out of favor in recent years, this versatility is one reason it is the “default” lens for many photographers, the one they leave on their camera most of the time.

Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Specs:
Weight: 170 grams
Size (LxW): 54.7 mm x 64mm
Filter size: 52 mm
MFD: 33 cm or 12.9 inches (0.13x)
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Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Air

The bokeh king! This is the most popular of the APS-C Viltrox Air series, and for good reason. 

With a field of view equivalent to about 84mm, or roughly the same as the popular mid-telephoto focal length of 85mm, this is a sweet spot for portraits. 

Paired with the bright f/1.7 aperture, and you’ve got everything you need for flattering compression and pleasant subject isolation.

In other words, this lens is long enough and bright enough to provide smooth and creamy backgrounds, but not so long that its hard to use indoors or in tight spaces.

And, with a weight of under 200 grams and a physical length of 54.7mm or about 2 inches, its a lens that doesn’t take up a lot of space in a bag.

Since this isn’t really an “everyday” focal length, the small size and weight means it’s easy enough to bring it with you “just in case.” It’s a popular lens to pair with a zoom lens, or with a wider prime, such as the Viltrox 15mm or 23mm above.

Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Specs:
Weight: 170 grams
Size (LxW): 54.3 mm x 65 mm or 2.13 inches x 2.56 inches
Filter size: 52mm
MFD: 55 cm or 21.7 inches (approx 1.8 feet) (0.11x)
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Viltrox Pro series

Metal build. Clicky and clickless aperture ring. Ultra fast apertures. Customizable button. Weather sealing gaskets. First-party performance at a price that is cheaper than established third party brands like Sigma or Tamron.

Viltrox’s Pro line has definitely taken the APS-C world by storm.

And the ‘first-party performance’ is far from an exaggeration. In my opinion, they are fully deserving of their ‘Pro’ designation. Optical quality and build quality are nearly as good as first party lenses. The biggest negative is their AF tracking performance. They’re good, but not as good as Sony’s linear AF motors. They do hold their own compared to Sigma and Tamron’s AF though. We’re talking about tracking in continuous AF here.

In S-AF you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference even compared to Sony lenses. First party lenses may have a slight advantage in backlit situations or in extreme low light, but otherwise, they all perform pretty much the same.

They’re big and heavy, but they feel great in the hand. If you want the ‘full frame’ look in an APS-C camera, the Pro line is what you need to check out.

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro

This is probably the most popular out of Viltrox’s current Pro line. With a ~40mm equivalent field of view, it’s a great all-around, everyday focal length.

With a weight of 565 grams, it doesn’t exactly lend itself for everyday carry (EDC), but if you don’t mind the size, it’s one of the more versatile lenses around.

It’s wide enough to capture the environment and background but it’s close to the normal field of view of human eyes, so it’s not too wide that it becomes hard to use. With an amazingly bright f/1.2 aperture, it’s still easy to emphasize your subject, despite the wide-ish field of view.

Just like all the other Pro lenses, the f/1.2 here isn’t a gimmick. It is genuinely useful. It’s sharp even wide-open, and bitingly sharp by f/2.8. Same story with vignetting, its definitely there at f/1.2, but it’s non-existent at f/2.8. There is no coma, minimal aberrations that can be easily fixed in post, and it can produce nice sunstars at f/16.

Again, the weight and size are the only real downsides here. But, if they’re a non-issue for you, then this lens is a must-have.

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Specs:
Weight: 560 grams
Size (LxW): 92 mm x 82 mm / 3.6 x 3.2 inches
Filter size: 67 mm
MFD: 27.9 cm / 11 inches (0.15x magnification)
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Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro

This is the latest addition to Viltrox’s APS-C Pro line, released in Q3 2025. It is also the first Viltrox lens to use their new HyperVCM (voice coil motor) AF rather than the stepping motor in the other Pro lenses, to date.

With an 11 blade diaphragm, bokeh is smooth and attractive with no onion-ring effect. Vignetting is present wide open at f/1.2 but correctable. Autofocus is quick, reliable, and more importantly, works extremely well with Sony’s class-leading eye/face detection. Again, AF-C isn’t as good as Sony lenses, but it’s good. As good as the Sigma 56mm f/1.4, if not a tad better.

If you’re serious about your portraits, and you don’t mind the heft, this is an easy recommendation. A truly great piece of glass at a fraction of the price.

Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Specs:
Weight: 570 grams
Size (LxW): 91.7 mm x 78.4 mm /   3.6 x 3.08 inches
Filter size: 67 mm
MFD: 49.7 cm / 19.6 inches (approx 1.6 feet) (0.13x)
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Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro

This is my favorite of their APS-C Pro line, so far.

With a field of view equivalent to about 112.5mm, it doesn’t quite have the reach of a 135mm f/1.8 on full frame, but unless you’re comparing side by side images, this 75mm f/1.2 can deliver full body portraits that look like they were taken with a fast 135mm. All in a smaller, lighter and *significantly* cheaper package than a full frame 135mm lens.

Since a 135mm isn’t an everyday lens for most people, being able to get a lens that can get you 95% of the results of a 135mm in a lens that is cheaper, lighter and smaller is a big deal.

For most people, a lens in this range doesn’t even make their top 5 most used lenses. It’s a lens that only comes out when you need its special look. That typically means outdoor portraits where you want smooth and creamy bokeh with a full body shot. Or when you need that extra creaminess vs a 56mm portrait lens.

With this lens, we now have an option that won’t break the bank and that isn’t a pain to carry around during those times where you may or may not want to use it.

The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 is far from a lightweight lens – coming in at a hefty 670 grams with a length (without hood) of 101mm or just under 3.9 inches. But, compare that with the Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM which weighs a whopping 950 grams, with a length of 127mm or 5 inches, that’s a big difference! And worst of all, the Sony costs almost 4 times as much!

Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Specs:
Weight: 670 grams
Size (LxW): 101 mm x 87 mm /   4 x 3.4 inches
Filter size: 77 mm
MFD: 88 cm / 34.6 inches (approx. 2.8 feet) (0.1x)
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Other current gen lenses

Viltrox 13mm f/1.4

This was the first Viltrox lens that really made me sit-up and take notice. Prior to the release of this lens in early 2022, the Viltrox line-up was mostly made up of ‘me-too’ f/1.4 lenses (see their first gen lenses below) as well as the well-received Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 (version 1 and 2).

At the time this lens came out, there wasn’t much competition in this range. We had the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 and the AF version of the Samyang 12mm f/2. But, both those lenses were 2 stops and a full stop slower than this Viltrox, respectively. The Sony 11mm f/1.8 was released a few months after this Viltrox, that was still ⅔ stops slower, with clearly inferior handling and build quality.

With this lens, I saw a clear step up in build quality as well as AF performance vs their prior lenses at that time. They have since improved on this formula (both in terms of build quality and AF performance) with their Pro line, above and their full frame Pro and Lab lines, below. But, this lens still delivers. It feels premium, the aperture ring has nice, firm clicks, and the large, well-dampened focus ring is a joy to use.

Here you have a ~20mm-equivalent field of view, with an amazingly bright f/1.4 aperture. The Sony 20mm f/1.8G lens is one of my favorite lenses for Sony full frame, and this lens gives me that same look on APS-C. A lens like this would normally be used for ‘scapes, interiors, real estate and so on, but, if you’re like me, and you’re a sucker for wide angle environmental portraits, this lens will not disappoint.

Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Specs:
Weight: 420 grams
Size (LxW): 90 mm x 74 mm /  3.5 x 2.9 inches
Filter size: 67 mm (non-bulbous front element)
MFD: 22.09 cm / 8.7 inches (0.1x)
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First gen lenses

The f/1.4 lenses below actually came in two versions, the first versions had gold lettering and the second versions have white lettering (branding). As far as I can tell, they are identical optically. The newer versions have a slightly tighter aperture ring, and the mount area was redesigned a bit, since the older version tended to scratch the lens release button on Fujifilm X-mount cameras. No such issues were noted on Sony cameras. There might be other internal changes, but Viltrox have not provided any information.

Overall, I don’t really recommend any version of the three lenses listed below, not when the Air lineup is already available. Sure, the Air lenses are not f/1.4, but they are better optically and in focusing. The only thing Air lenses lose out on is the metal build and aperture ring of the first gen lenses. But, the Air lenses are better in almost every other way. Plus, the Air lenses are generally cheaper, too. 

Viltrox 23mm f/1.4

Not recommended, get the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Air or Sigma 23mm f/1.4 instead

Viltrox 33mm f/1.4

Not recommended, get the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Air instead

Viltrox 56mm f/1.4

Not recommended, get the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Air or the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 or save up for the Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro instead

Viltrox FULL FRAME lenses for Sony FE

Viltrox also has a growing line-up of full frame lenses for Sony E mount (FE). I won’t talk about them here, as there will be a separate article for full frame lenses, but I’m including a list here since you can use these lenses on APS-C Sony E mount bodies as well. Depending on what lens line-up you’re looking to create, or maybe you shoot both APS-C and full frame, one of the great things about Sony E-mount is that you can mix and match.

Viltrox Air Series Full Frame lenses

All of the full frame Air lenses are pretty compact, and would pair well with Sony APS-C bodies. The main difference is that they’re slower in aperture (14mm f/4 vs 15mm f/1.7; 40mm f/2.5 vs 25mm f/1.7 and 50mm f/2 vs 35mm f/1.7). So, if you’re shooting only APS-C, I strongly recommend you get the APS-C Air lenses instead. But, if you’re shooting both, then you have to figure out which one is more important to you.

For strictly APS-C shooters, the only lens I’d recommend here is the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Air. It’s not as small as the Sony 20mm f/2.8 pancake lens, but the Viltrox is cheaper and optically better than the Sony.

Viltrox 14mm f/4 Air

Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Air

Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Specs:
Weight: 157 grams
Size (LxW): 59.6 mm x 65 mm /  2.34 x 2.55 inches
Filter size: 52 mm
MFD: 19 cm / 7.48 inches
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Viltrox 40mm f/2.5 Air

Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air

Other Viltrox Full Frame Lenses

Viltrox ‘LAB’ Series Full Frame Lenses

The Lab series represents Viltrox’s best-of-the-best. All the usual suspects are here – metal build, weather sealing, customizable buttons, aperture rings – but built to tighter tolerances, better coatings, and they also feature a small LCD screen (Viltrox calls it the “Real-Time Display” that can be customized to show focus distance, depth of field, aperture values (if you choose to not use the aperture ring), among others.

The two newer lenses (135mmm and 35mm) use the newer HyperVCM focus motors, while the 16mm uses the older stepping motor.

Overall, these are pro-grade lenses available for much less than first-party lenses. But, they’re also big and heavy, and they’re just not what I like to shoot on small APS-C bodies.

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 Lab

Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 Lab

Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Lab

Viltrox ‘Pro’ Series Full Frame Lenses

Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro

To date, Viltrox only has one lens in its full frame Pro line, but what a beauty it is. 

Like the APS-C pro lineup, you’ve got all the bells and whistles here, but the big difference here is that the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro comes with dual HyperVCM AF motors, which probably contributes to the hefty 800 gram weight.

It’s a beauty, and it just might be one of the best 85mm portrait lenses out right now. But, if you’re strictly an APS-C shooter, I would still recommend the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 in this range.

Other current gen full frame lenses

Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 II

Priced at half the street price of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8, this just might be one of the best value lenses in full frame land. What about APS-C shooters? If you can stretch your budget a bit, I still think the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro (discussed in the APS-C Pro section above) is a better buy for this range. But, if budget is tight, this Viltrox 85mm Mark II might be worth a look.

Check current price of the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 II on Amazon.

Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens

Because it weighs next to nothing and because of its ultra-compact dimensions, this 28mm full frame pancake lens might be tempting for some APS-C shooters. With a depth of just 0.6 inches and weighing just 60 grams (!), it basically feels and looks like a lens cap on the front of your camera.

But, it does come with a few downsides – it’s fixed at f/4.5 for one. That means you can’t even stop it down to f/8 or f/11 for some zone focused street shooting.

While the size might be tempting, I would instead recommend the TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C shooters. While the TTArtisan is (physically) slightly longer at 1.1 inches long, it’s still compact, and definitely still qualifies as a pancake lens. It is also more than 2 stops faster, features an aperture ring, and more importantly, you can set it from f/2.8 to f/16, instead of being stuck in one aperture.

First Gen full frame lenses

Unlike the first gen APS-C lenses, I do believe some of these lenses are worth looking at for full frame shooters on a budget, but for strictly APS-C shooters? I would instead take a look at any of the choices in the Air line. I don’t recommend any of these for strictly APS-C shooters.

Viltrox 24mm f/1.8

Viltrox 28mm f/1.8

Viltrox 35mm f/1.8

Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 First Gen

Related links:

Best small lenses for the Sony a6700

Best Lenses for the Sony a6400

Smallest Sony Full Frame Lenses

Complete list of Tamron Lenses for Sony E-Mount (Full Frame and APS-C)