Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR Lens Announced for Sony E & Nikon Z

Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air lens is now officially announced. The new Viltrox lens will be available in Sony E  and Nikon Z mounts. The US price of the lens is $199 and available at B&H Photo and Amazon,

AF 50mm F2.0 FE offers a focal length that is perfect for portraiture and a range of other subjects. Equipped with an STM (Stepping Motor) for reliable, fast, and quiet autofocus—perfect for photos and video recording. The E-mount model weighs 205g, while the Z-mount version weighs 220g. The bayonet side has a USB Type-C connector for firmware updates.

Air Series
Viltrox 25mm F1.7: B&HPhoto / Amazon
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7: B&HPhoto / Amazon
Viltrox 56mm f/1.7: B&HPhoto / Amazon

Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR Lens Specs

• Ultra-Light Build: Only 220g, exceptionally compact design for effortless portability.
  Versatile 50mm Focal Length: A true all-rounder—ideal for portraits, street shots, landscapes, and daily moments. A must-have for any level of photographer.
• Exceptional Optical Design: 3 ED lenses, 4 high-refractive elements, and 1 aspherical element with HD nano-coating for vivid, distortion-free images.
• F2.0 Aperture with Edge-to-Edge Sharpness: It creates stunning bokeh and excels in low-light conditions. Consistent high resolution from center to corners. 
  Reliable Autofocus: Silent STM motor with eye/face detection ensures fast, precise focusing.
• Reliable for Video: Lightweight with minimal focus breathing—great for handheld shooting and vlogging.
• 9 Aperture Blades, 0.51m MFD
• 13 Elements in 9 Groups (3 ED; 4 HR; 1 ASPH）
• Smooth Cylindrical Lens Hood
• USB Interface Firmware Update
• Weigh: 205g(E Mount); 220g(Z Mount)
• Filter Size：Φ58mm

The optical design consists of thirteen elements in nine groups. The lens has eight special elements: three extra-low dispersion, four high refractions, and one aspherical, as well as the company’s proprietary multilayer HD nano-coating. The manufacturer assures that the lens will allow you to get “clear and bright images without distortion and sharpness from the center to the edge.”

According to Viltrox, the 9-blade aperture, with a range of F2 to F16, provides “stunning bokeh.” Autofocus supports face and eye detection and is driven by a quiet and fast STM motor. The minimum focusing distance is 0.51 m.