Our reader Bruce (thanks!) discovered a newly published patent from Viltrox for a tilt-shift lens featuring electronic contacts—possibly for autofocus or just EXIF data recording. The patent clearly shows it’s designed for the E-mount system, likely full-frame. According to Bruce, it typically takes around 6 to 12 months for a product to be officially announced after a patent is granted.
Based on the design I created this realistic AI image:
Looks neat!