Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO
11. Summary
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Pros:
- solid, mostly metal construction,
- excellent image resolution at the center of the frame,
- good image resolution at the edge of the APS-C sensor,
- decent image resolution at the edge of the full-frame sensor,
- negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
- low lateral chromatic aberration,
- very low astigmatism,
- moderate vignetting on an APS-C/DX sensor,
- 5-year warranty,
- good value for money in terms of quality and capabilities.
Cons:
- some issues with spherical aberration,
- enormous vignetting on a full-frame sensor,
- flare resistance leaves a lot to be desired,
- pronounced focus breathing.
The Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO is not a lens without flaws, but no reasonable person would have expected otherwise from a lens of this size and with these specifications. At the same time, these flaws must be assessed in light of its price of $300, which is almost $150 lower than that of its competing counterpart, the Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8. In the vast majority of our test categories, the Viltrox holds its own against the Nikkor.
We therefore have no hesitation in considering the launch of the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO a success, and we are pleased to see the range of compact lenses expanded by another model offering good value for money in terms of quality and performance.
