Viltrox unveils new merchandise in LUNA and EPIC skilled cinema lens sequence, and declares the corporate will take orders from summer season 2025, with supply scheduled later within the yr.
The new precision-engineered lenses from Viltrox handle rising demand for reasonably priced, versatile, high-end cinema optics. They ship, the corporate claims, distinctive cinematic efficiency at aggressive costs. The new lenses are one of many highlights on the firm’s sales space (S3054) throughout Cine Gear Expo LA 2025, which opened as we speak and runs till June 7 on the Universal Studios Lot.
Viltrox is increasing the EPIC anamorphic series, which brings the traditional widescreen “big movie” aesthetic to trendy manufacturing. EPIC creates the distinctive ultra-wide cinematic grandeur of main Hollywood movies, with signature oval bokeh and horizontal lens flare. EPIC’s uniform 95mm entrance diameter and an identical gear place in all focal lengths make lens adjustments straightforward, with out time-wasting recalibration.
Here is all the knowledge you’ll want to know in regards to the new merchandise:
EPIC 1.33x Anamorphic Prime Series
This lens sequence seamlessly squeezes the picture by an element of 1.33X, reaching the coveted cinematic 2.35:1 facet ratio, when paired with a typical 16:9 sensor. Its exact distortion management—from close-ups to large photographs—prevents frequent anamorphic flaws like facial widening (“anamorphic mumps”), whereas retaining signature oval bokeh and distinctive shade rendering. Advanced nano-coatings on the entrance lens provide glorious smudge resistance and sturdiness, for the hardest taking pictures situations.
The lenses provide three distinct flare attribute units: blue flare, flare-suppressed, and silver flare choices, all with minimal focus respiration and an identical chromatic response throughout all focal lengths, for exact shade matching throughout post-production.
Specialized new EPIC focal lengths develop artistic prospects
The EPIC 65mm T2.8 Macro 1.33X Anamorphic PL’s 65mm focal size lens immersively explores the microscopic world by way of a cinematic body, with engaging background separation and signature blue streak flares. Engineered with a 1:4 magnification ratio, this lens delivers distinctive edge-to-edge sharpness at minimal focusing distance, exactly resolving micro-scale motion. Precision development suppresses focus respiration, whereas buttery-smooth focus transitions guarantee seamless cinematography for dynamic macro sequences.
The EPIC 135mm T2.4 1.33x Anamorphic PL, a telephoto anamorphic prime, provides customers distinctive spatial compression and powerful topic isolation, with signature oval bokeh and blue streak flares. The T2.4 aperture strikes the proper stability between mild consumption and detailed rendering, guaranteeing crisp visuals with a sleek blurred background. The ultra-low distortion and premium aberration management, ship ultra-low distortion widescreen imagery with out compromise. The lens renders pores and skin tones with pure heat, whereas reaching exact shade constancy.
Complete lens units for complete focal size protection
Viltrox’s primes vary from $3,299 to $4,299, with specialty lenses (65mm Macro and 135mm telephoto) at $4,299 every. The EPIC 25/35/50/65/75/100/135 mm Maestro 1.33X PL Set presents flare-suppressed design, optimized for VFX, at $25,800. The EPIC 25/35/50/65/75/100/135mm Memento 1.33X PL Set, additionally $25,800, delivers a pronounced silver flare aesthetic for stylized cinematography.
LUNA 10x Full-frame/large-format zoom sequence
The flagship of Viltrox’s formidable enterprise into cine zoom optics, the LUNA sequence delivers unprecedented versatility with fixed aperture efficiency throughout large 10x zoom ranges, whereas sustaining parfocal operation—a essential characteristic that ensures focus stays constant all through zoom changes.
These LUNA zoom lenses characteristic precision-engineered chrome steel mounts, weigh about 15kg, and embody built-in magnetic-attachment filter programs with 165mm entrance diameter for traditional matte-box compatibility. The LUNA sequence is crafted for skilled filmmaking, at round $100,000 to $200,000 – precise pricing will depend on mount, configuration and regional markets.
LUNA 30-300mm T4.0 (PL mount)
- The LUNA 30–300mm T4 10X Zoom (PL mount) is a cine zoom overlaying FF/VV/LF codecs, with fixed T4.0 aperture by way of 10x zoom vary, for constant brightness and shallow depth-of-field.
LUNA 42-420mm T5.6 (LPL mount)
- The LUNA 42–420mm T5.6 10X Zoom (LPL mount) excels with a continuing T5.6 aperture through 42-420mm vary, and a large 60mm picture circle. The LPL (Large Positive Lock) mount natively helps cine cameras like ARRI ALEXA 65, ARRI ALEXA 265, Fujifilm GFX100, and Blackmagic URSA 17K. The adjustable flange distance with the ARRI LPL mount ensures most sensor compatibility and future-proofing.
LUNA skilled cinema-grade engineering options embody:
- 10X zoom vary (LUNA 30–300mm T4.0 and 42–420mm T5.6) with fixed aperture for optimum flexibility: ensures uniform brightness and preserves shallow depth-of-field management throughout focal lengths.
- Field-flattened optics and floating focus system ship cinema-grade focus consistency and distinctive picture readability for 8K ultra-high-resolution seize, and past. Up to 60mm picture circle protection for full body sensor.
- Standard 0.8 MOD focus/zoom gears with precision 8-blade iris and sturdy development for reliability.
- Built-in ND (impartial density) filter slots, adjustable flange depth, and compatibility with industry-standard equipment and workflow programs.
- Minimal distortion and focus respiration all through zoom vary, for cinematic realism and preservation of pure perspective and sharpness.
Availability and ordering
Viltrox will take orders from summer season 2025, with supply scheduled later within the yr. Early orders will take precedence, as a result of sturdy demand is anticipated from established manufacturing homes and rising impartial filmmakers who want professional-grade optics. Price could range by market and configuration choices.
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