Viltrox RF-S Lenses Incoming for Canon in 2026

According to the latest set of rumours, Chinese lensmaker Viltrox is finally preparing to announce Canon RF-S Mount lenses in 2026, They are going to start announcing lenses for Canon APS-C cameras like the Canon R50, Canon EOS R10, R50, and R7. Viltrox will bring down loads of affordable, high-performance primes to the RF ecosystem. And then Fullframes.

One of the best parts of Viltrox is that most of their lenses are under $300. So once they start the production of Canon RF-S Mount lenses, the users will get a lot of options to choose from. But again, the Canon licensing practice is very tricky; most of the time, they try to avoid the focal length approval they already made or have in the market. So, most probably, we do have high hopes for the APS-C RF-S Mount; in that space, Canon has the least amount of RF-S lenses. Other than that, in the full-frame zone, it would be interesting to see what Viltrox will have to offer us.

Image of Viltrox 85mm F1.8 II Lens: The Lens 85mm series lenses were announced alongside with Canon R series back in 2018, but later on the 2nd gen of 85mm F1.8 II was banned by Canon. Since Viltrox was creating lenses for Canon via reverse engineering, not by taking proper licenses,- Canon asked Viltrox to STOP selling RF lenses (August 29th, 2022)

Why Viltrox RF-S Lenses Matter for Canon Users

Yeah, I know that Canon does have very tight control over the RF mount, specifically the full-frame lenses, but the APS-C segment (RF-S) has seen some expansion, and lensmakers like Sigma and Tamron are adding lens options for APS-C users starting from 2024. Like Sigma and Tamron are adding lens options for APS-C users starting from 2024. And we do hope and expect that in 2026, Viltrox will join the List of third-party lens manufacturers of the RF-S Mount.

Now, Viltrox already has a very good track record for making excellent optical-quality lenses with very good autofocus performance. A lot of users have been using the Viltrox lenses in Sony E mount as well as Nikon Z mount for more than 7 years without any issues.

Potential Viltrox RF-S Lens Lineup: What Could Be Coming Soon

We have a list of ultra-popular lenses available for multiple brands. These prime lenses start from $200, specifically, we are talking about the Air Series lenses, a total of 12 APS-C lenses are about to arrive, starting from ultra-wide to short telephoto

Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air: Compact ultra-wide for landscapes and vlogging.
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4: Expansive view with creamy bokeh—perfect for astrophotography.
Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air: Lightweight wide-angle for travel shooters.
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4: Street photography staple (EOS M favorite, RF-S inbound?).
Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air: Everyday normal lens with pancake vibes.
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro: Pro-grade brightness for portraits and events.
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4: Versatile normal prime (another EOS M hit).
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air: Budget-friendly all-rounder.
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4: Portrait perfection with subject isolation.
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air: Affordable telephoto alternative.
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro: Bokeh beast for pros on a budget.
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro: Short tele for flattering headshots.

This lineup would really fill some significant gaps in Canon’s RF-S offerings, particularly in the sub-$400 prime category. While Viltrox’s lenses might not take the crown from Sigma or Canon’s L-series glass, their “Pro” models have received a lot of love for their solid build quality and dependable autofocus—think sturdy metal barrels, USB firmware updates, and weather-sealed options in the high

BTW, which one of the Primes do you want to see soon for RF-S Mount Mirrorless cameras?

When Viltrox Lenses Come for Canon RF Mount

If Viltrox really pulls this off, we can look forward to a bunch of affordable RF-S prime lenses that will make pro-level low-light shooting accessible to everyone. Recent Set of Rumours Suggests Viltrox will officially announce New Lenses for Canon RF-S Mount, starting from the First Half of 2026.