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I tested the tiny Viltrox 26mm F2.8 EVO for a month, and it just became the best always-on lens for Sony and Nikon cameras

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It's not Viltrox's smallest lens, but the AF 26mm F2.8 EVO is a truly feature-packed pancake optic, with aperture and focus dials, premium design and a clever magnetic lens cap that all other manufactures should take inspiration from. The bright maximum f/2.8 aperture is a boon for such a small lens, but image quality at this setting can be strongly affected by lens flare, which softens overall quality, and vignetting. From f/4, however, quality improves, and this is an excellent everyday lens. I love the extra wide 26mm focal length, while those pairing the lens with a crop-sensor APS-C Sony or Nikon camera will enjoy a 39mm perspective and the best-quality central portion of the lens' image circle. For its size, quality and price, I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras.

Pros

  • +Very small for a f/2.8 lens
  • +Excellent build quality
  • +...

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