Viltrox has officially unveiled the new AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE, a full-frame prime lens for Sony FE-mount cameras. It features a fast F1.4 aperture and a HyperVCM autofocus system. It was designed to be a good lens choice regardless of whether you are shooting stills or video.
The AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE joins the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE as the second lens in the series.
Key features
- Full-Frame Standard Prime for Every Scene.
- Bright F1.4 Aperture for Portraits & Low-Light.
- Pro-Grade Optics: 15/11 Elements (1 UA, 3 ED, 8 HR).
- Dual Viltrox HyperVCM Motor for Fast, Silent Autofocus.
- 0.45m Minimum Focusing Distance.
- All-Metal, Weather-Sealed Construction.
- 77 mm Standard Filter Thread.
- USB-C Firmware Upgrade Port.
- Firmware Upgrade Notice: Please upgrade to the latest firmware v1.14 to optimize the focusing performance
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE leverages an ultra-large, precision aspherical lens. It is claimed to achieve peak aberration control and onion ring control even at F1.4, delivering consistent sharpness from center to edge.
Viltrox’s patented HyperVCM autofocus motor is claimed to deliver exceptionally fast, quiet, and smooth focusing. In the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE, the dual HyperVCM motor is said to outperform traditional STM motors, offering significantly faster focus speed, lower focus noise, and superior precision. This translates to a 150% boost in focusing speed, enabling near-to-far focus shifts in just 100ms. With micrometer-level positioning accuracy, the lens achieves reliable focus even under extremely shallow depth of field conditions. Combined with real-time eye and face detection (compatible with a wide range of cameras), it maintains accurate focus on moving subjects. Crucially, the motor’s quiet operation and smooth, precise focus transitions ensure highly reliable video performance.
When manual control is preferred, users can instantly switch via the dedicated AF/MF switch.
The Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE is dust and splash-resistant. It features a full metal construction
There is a customizable focus function button; an aperture ring click switch, switchable between stepped and stepless, which is ideal for hybrid photo and video use.
You can also use the Viltrox App for firmware updates and function customization via the USB-C input on the lens.
The lens supports EXIF data transmission with compatible cameras and accepts a standard 77mm filter.
Price & Availability
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE is available for $549 USD.
