Viltrox at CP+ 2025: Event Recap & Highlights

International award-winning photographer 
Hasegawa Haseo teaches you his secrets

Written in Mar 4th, 2025 - Viltrox Team

As Asia's leading imaging event, CP+ brings together photographers, imaging enthusiasts and industry elites from around the world. This exhibition not only showcases the latest photographic equipment and technology trends, but also provides a platform for everyone to inspire creativity and mutual inspiration. Every year, CP+ becomes an important gathering for professionals to exchange experiences and discuss future development directions, allowing us to see the infinite possibilities of the imaging world.

 

Core Focus

We were fortunate to participate as a member of the Viltrox team at CP+ 2025, which was held at Pacifico Yokohama from February 27 to March 2, 2025. The exhibition provided us with a great opportunity to communicate directly with photographers, industry experts, and users. On site, we demonstrated our evolving lens technology and received a lot of valuable feedback. Through these interactions, we not only deepened our connections with the industry, but also gained new perspectives and inspiration, injecting more creativity and vitality into future product development.

 

New Releases: The LAB series and updated Pro lenses 

User Engagement: Hands-on testing and interactive sessions 

Education: Techniques for maximizing lens performance 

Feb. 27 - Mar. 2, 2025 

Spotlight on New Lenses 

1. Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE
  • Low-Light Performance:
    The lens consistently captures clean images at high ISO settings (6400+), as demonstrated during night-sky shoots.
  • Bokeh Quality:
    Its 13-blade diaphragm produces smooth and cinematic bokeh, making it highly effective for portrait photography.

2. AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE (Updated)

The upgraded 85mm Pro demonstrated refinements over its predecessor:

  •  Autofocus Speed: Tested 22% faster in low-contrast scenarios compared to the 2024 model. 
  • Portrait Workflow: Wedding photographers highlighted its compatibility with Sony’s Eye AF for event work. 

3. AF 50mm F2.0 FE/Z

Designed for travel and street photography, this lens attracted creators seeking portability:

  • Weight: At 320g, it became a favorite for gimbal users.
  • Dual Mounts: Nikon Z users appreciated the native compatibility without adapters.

Hasegawa Haseo’s Workshop: Key Takeaways

On March 1, award-winning photographer Hasegawa Haseo hosted a 45-minute session focused on practical applications:

  • Dynamic Range Management: How to leverage the LAB series’ 14-bit RAW output in high-contrast scenes.
  • Street Photography Tactics: Using the 50mm F2.0’s compact design for discreet urban shooting.
  • Q&A Insights: When asked about the 35mm F1.2’s niche, Haseo noted, “It bridges studio-quality optics with documentary flexibility.”

User-Driven Insights

What Attendees Loved

  • Testing Stations: Over 3,800 trial sessions logged, with 72% testing multiple lenses.
  • Instant Prints: A Polaroid-style booth let visitors take home sample shots.
  • Technical Deep Dives: Engineers hosted informal chats on optical design choices.

Constructive Feedback

  • Requests for wider APS-C lens support
  • Interest in telephoto LAB series models

Behind the Scenes: Engineering Notes

LAB Series Development

  • Material Choices: Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy reduced weight without compromising durability.
  • Coating Tech: A new nano-coating process minimized ghosting in backlit shots (lab-tested at 15° incidence angles).
  • Environmental Testing: Prototypes endured 500+ hours of humidity and temperature stress tests.
Poster

Looking Ahead

Viltrox plans to:

  • Incorporate attendee feedback into upcoming firmware updates (Q2 2025).
  • Expand LAB series availability to Southeast Asia and Europe by June.
  • Publish full lab test data for transparency.

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