That Tiny and Affordable Viltrox AF Pancake Lens is Now Available for L-Mount Cameras

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip Lens (L-Mount)

As we covered when it was first released, there’s a lot to like about the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip Lens besides its affordable price. It’s always going to be an easy recommendation for those looking to travel with minimal weight and space, as it features an ultra-slim design that is only 2.4” wide and 0.5” deep. It also weighs only 2.1 oz, making it about as tiny as a lens can get.

However, with its AF 28mm design, it should also be able to easily maintain the minimal form factors of compact L-mount cameras such as the Leica SL3, LUMIX S9, Sigma BF, and many other compact cameras.

The lens will also feature a unique iris design that lends its 28mm focal length to a distinct starburst effect when pointed at a light source. Plus, with its fixed f/4.5 aperture and rapid VCM autofocus, it should be quite capable at keeping your attention focused on the subject of your shots, and not the camera itself.

Price and Availability

With a few more features of note, like a slide-lever front lens cap that can simplify your camera packages even further while protecting the lens’s optical elements, the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip Lens doesn’t rethink things; rather, it’s just here for a new camera set. And that’s notable enough.

If interested, here are the full specs and purchase options.

• Full-Frame | f/4.5 Fixed Aperture
• Pocketable Wide-Angle Prime
• Distinct Starburst Effect
• VCM Autofocus | 1’ Close Focus
• Integrated Slide-Lever Lens Cap
• Compact 2.4 x 0.5" Form Factor
• Lightweight 2.1 oz Design