Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO - Lens review and specs

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26mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

130 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/16

Near focus4' 0"

Far focus5' 6"

Total DOF1' 7"

Hyperfocal27' 7"

Subject distance4' 7"

Focal length26 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorFull Frame

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Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
Special elements: 1 HR, 2 aspherical
Coatings: HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 20 cm
Max magnification: 0.2×
AF motor: STM + Gear Type

Physical

Weight: 130 g
Dimensions: ⌀66mm × 24mm
Filter thread: 43 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Street, Travel, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2026
Announced: Jul 16, 2026
Approx price: $299 USD

The best

A 26mm full-frame pancake that is only 23.8mm long.

Also

Dual controls, 0.2m close focus and a 299 USD launch price.

Summary

The Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO is an official full-frame pancake lens for Sony E and Nikon Z, built around a simple promise: a naturally wide focal length in a body that is genuinely easy to carry. It combines a 26mm f/2.8 field of view, full-frame coverage and an all-metal body of about 130g in the Sony E version, with a depth of only 23.8mm. That makes it a natural fit for compact Sony A7C-style bodies, lightweight hybrid kits and travel setups that need to stay ready all day without becoming bulky.

The optical design uses 8 elements in 6 groups, including 1 HR and 2 aspherical elements, with a 7-blade diaphragm, f/2.8-16 aperture range, STM + Gear Type focus motor, full-group focusing, 0.2m minimum focus and 0.2x maximum magnification. It also includes a clicked aperture ring, separate focus ring, USB-C firmware port and a supplied hood with a 43mm filter thread. There is no optical stabilization, but the mount area is described as having enhanced dust and splash resistance for everyday reliability.

In practical terms, this lens is aimed at street photography, travel, light architecture, casual landscape work, cafe scenes, lifestyle shooting and everyday documentation. The 81.2° angle of view gives more context than a classic 28mm without becoming an exaggerated ultra-wide, while the close-focus capability makes food, objects, textures and travel details easier to frame with a sense of place. The trade-offs are clear: filters mount through the supplied hood, the aperture ring is clicked only, and the compact gear-type STM system may be less suited to large rapid video focus pulls. Even so, at a 299 USD launch price, it is a focused option for photographers who value portability, tactile control and a naturally wide focal length.