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Viltrox’s New EVO Series Lenses Have Leaked
credits: Viltrox
The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO and AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z and Sony E have now leaked, giving us a clearer look at how both lenses are put together. The 35mm f/1.8 EVO uses a 10-element, 8-group design, paired with a 9-blade aperture and an f/1.8 to f/16 range. It can focus as close as 0.4 meters, uses a 55mm filter thread, and weighs somewhere between 340 and 370 grams. Autofocus is handled by an STM motor and there is no optical stabilisation.
The 55mm f/1.8 EVO is a bit more complex optically, with 11 elements in 8 groups, including ED and aspherical elements to help control aberrations and distortion. It keeps the same 9-blade diaphragm and f/1.8 to f/16 range, but focuses a bit farther out at around 0.5 to 0.55 meters. Filter size is again 55mm, and weight comes in between 340 and 380 grams. Autofocus also relies on an STM motor, with Viltrox saying it has been improved, especially when it comes to speed and subject tracking compared to earlier lenses.
Both lenses are built around what Viltrox describes as a true apochromatic (APO) optical design, meaning the lenses are designed to bring red, green, and blue wavelengths into focus at the same plane. This is intended to reduce axial chromatic aberration and colour fringing, particularly in high-contrast areas and out-of-focus transitions. Viltrox also makes it clear that it does not use the APO label lightly, pointing out that some lenses on the market carry the name without fully meeting that standard. Internally, the company refers to these designs as “Hyper APO,” suggesting it sees them as a step above typical implementations. Pricing and release date have not been announced yet.
Sony Pulls Back From Memory Cards
credits: Sony
The global shortage of solid-state memory is starting to hit the photography world in a real way, and Sony is the first major brand to take a step back. The company has announced that it is suspending orders for most of its SD and CFexpress memory cards, citing ongoing semiconductor shortages. According to a notice published by Sony Japan, the decision took effect on March 28, 2026, with both authorised dealers and direct Sony Store customers affected.
The suspension covers a wide range of products across all tiers. On the CFexpress side, Type A cards in 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, and 1920GB capacities are affected, along with 240GB and 480GB Type B cards. Sony’s SD lineup is also heavily impacted, including TOUGH series cards (64GB, 128GB, 256GB) and standard models ranging from V60 to V30 speeds. Even entry-level SD cards are not spared, which shows that this isn not just about high-end components, it is a broader supply issue affecting all types of solid-state storage. At the moment, it looks like only the 960GB CFexpress Type B and some lower-end SD cards remain available.
The bigger issue behind all of this is demand from outside the camera industry. Memory supply is being heavily pulled toward AI data centres, where large-scale storage is in constant demand. That is driving up costs, but more importantly, it is also limiting how much hardware is available for other products. In Sony’s case, it has led to a temporary exit from large parts of the memory card market until things stabilise. The company says it plans to resume production eventually, but without a timeline, and given how widespread the shortage is, it may take a while before things return to normal.
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