According to rumors on Weibo a chinese brand is set to announce a new 50mm f/1.2 Full Frame lens this month. It’s said the lens is “heavy” but that it also offers impressive image quality, usable at full aperture, and exhibits a unique character at F1.2-F1.4.
Very likely this lens is the Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 FE teased a year ago? If indeed its a Full Frame autofocus lens it will compete direct with:
- $2300 Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton
- $1540 Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton
I guess the new lens will be priced at $1000 just like the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 FE.