I compared the affordable Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens with Fujifilm’s legendary 90mm f/2 portrait optic — I have one surprising favorite
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Lower-cost glass that credibly challenges a 'legendary' 90mm f/2 on APS-C bodies pressures incumbents to justify premium pricing with more than marginal sharpness. For camera and accessory makers, the moat is shifting toward ecosystem, firmware, and workflow integration rather than optics alone.
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