China’s Lens Makers Flood the Market with Autofocus Glass Across Formats

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At the 2026 season, Chinese lens brands like Viltrox, Laowa, TTArtisan, SG-image, Meike, Yongnuo, and Thypoch reveal a broad autofocus-driven lineup across full-frame, APS-C, MF, and Micro Four Thirds, including premium pro and EVO lenses, compact primes, and specialty designs such as tilt-shift and fisheye, signaling a shift from budget glass to premium, cinema-like optics.
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