Viltrox Adds Compact 40mm f/2.5 AF Lens to its Full-Frame Nikon Z Lineup

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Viltrox announced a 40mm f/2.5 lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras that is super affordable, compact, and promises precise, accurate autofocus performance.

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