
Viltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.

Viltrox’s AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony’s APS-C cameras, while it’s a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.

I get just as excited about new lenses as I do about new cameras, and these 5 new optics for 2026 were a real treat to review.
Canon is being tipped to release several pro primes and zoom lenses in 2026. These are the lenses to look out for, and how to have your say on which ones excite you the most.
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Viltrox has unveiled two new prime lenses for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon APS-C cameras, the AF 75mm F1.8 EVO and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO.
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I put the new Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens through its paces and found it to be a fantastic pairing with the new Sony A7R VI.
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I took the Sony A7R VI and 400-800mm F6.3-8 super-telephoto zoom lens to my local nature reserve to try out bird photography.
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The mark II version of Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 for Z-mount features a lighter build, new optical design and various design tweaks, and the result is a virtually flawless telephoto zoom.
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Panasonic’s Lumix S 40mm F2 squeezes impressive optics and versatile f/2 aperture into a tiny, well-designed body.
If China is to overtake Japan as the new lens-making superpower, we need more choice, most notably autofocus zooms — and we may soon have it.
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