Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is a member of Viltrox's EVO series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Viltrox EVO Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE EVO Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE EVO lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.2m / 7.9 inch
130g / 4.6 oz
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE from Amazon B&H PHOTO
We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE EVO
Lens Mount
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a maximum diameter of 66mm and a total length of 24mm . It weighs 130g / 4.6 oz .
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a filter thread of 43mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 43mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a fixed focal length of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 39mm .
Optical Image Stabilization
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m .
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE EVO features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 26mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 aspherical 2 High Refractive
Optical Construction of the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE
Lens Hood
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE EVO.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE in Other Lens Mounts
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