Viltrox is pleased to announce the release of the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z, a flagship wide-aperture prime that not only further highlights the company’s optical mastery, but also completes its Nikon Z autofocus ecosystem. This milestone marks years of steady development at Viltrox, and lets Nikon Z creators know that one of the most comprehensive third-party lens systems is now fully available – just in time for the Xmas and New Year holiday season.

Timely launch of a powerful imaging tool
The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z enters the market just as many photographers and filmmakers take a moment to reassess their gear and prepare for new creative goals in the coming year. As one of the few F1.2 autofocus lenses available for Nikon Z, the new AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z brings cinematic rendering, low-light performance, and robust optical quality to professionals and advanced hybrid creators.

The F1.2 aperture is perfect for shallow depth, night scenes, and dramatic portrait work. Viltrox’s LAB-series 15/10 glass element optical construction (5x ED, 3x HR and 2x ASPH) emphasizes resolution, color fidelity, and aberration control. The sturdy and reliable professional-grade build handles demanding scenarios, such as weddings, editorial, commercial, environmental portraits, and film-making. Optimized autofocus, powered by the Viltrox Quad HyperVCM motor, ensures fast and accurate focusing.

Marks a milestone for the Nikon Z community
With coverage spanning flagship optics, professional workhorse primes, value-focused lenses, ultra-compact travel tools, APS-C primes, and specialty compact designs, Viltrox now offers a near-complete creative ecosystem for Nikon Z users across all levels.

Arriving during the year’s most reflective and festive season, the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is more than a product debut, it symbolizes Viltrox’s commitment to ensuring that Nikon Z creators have no blind spots in their lens coverage, whether they are beginners, enthusiasts, or seasoned professionals.

The complete series of Viltrox Z series lenses
Viltrox now offers a complete, comprehensive series of Z series lenses for all Nikon Z creators: LAB, Pro, EVO, Air, and specialty lenses.

LAB Series: Flagship optical performance for professionals

The Viltrox LAB series is engineered with superior optical performance, for premium rendering and creative control.

AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z (launched today)

Pro Series: For working photographers and serious filmmakers
The Viltrox Pro Series is reliable and balanced. It is built for demanding environments.

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z
AF 50mm F1.4 Pro Z (available early 2026)
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro Z (APS-C)
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro Z (APS-C, available early 2026)
AF 75mm F1.2 Pro Z (APS-C)

EVO Series: Lightweight but capable lenses designed for growing creators
AF 85mm F2.0 EVO Z offers high value for ambitious enthusiasts

Air Series: For travel, everyday shooters, and casual creativity
These ultra-light, approachable primes are easy to take anywhere.

AF 14mm F4.0 Air Z
AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z
AF 50mm F2.0 Air Z

APS-C and specialty options: completing the Z ecosystem
Viltrox further strengthens its coverage of Z series lenses with a complete range for Z DX users
AF 9mm F2.8 Air Z
AF 15mm F1.7 Air Z
AF 25mm F1.7 Air Z
AF 35mm F1.7 Air Z
AF 56mm F1.7 Air Z
AF 28mm F4.5 Z is a specialty compact lens option for full-frame shooters: a minimalist autofocus pancake-style lens that’s ideal for street and travel.

For more information, please visit: https://viltrox.com/products/af-35mm-f1-2-z?ref=orbetcnl
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MSRP: $999/€999