When I think of Viltrox, my mind goes straight to lenses. Indeed, this Chinese company makes some of my favorite third-party primes. I’ve been impressed by the collection of 13mm, 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.4 prime lenses for APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
More recently, relatively up-market offerings like the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro and Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB have been definite highlights in my reviews schedule, and they’re among the best lenses for Sony cameras. It’s perhaps a little easy to forget that Viltrox also makes other photographic kit, including lighting and camera monitors – and now an on-camera flash in the old-school shape of the Viltrox Vintage Z1 Retro Flash. My curiosity is piqued. Let’s take a closer look.
