fujikko Speaks | Overcoming the Days Without Photography and Rediscovering the Joy of the Camera | VILTROX AF 28mm F4.5 | Knowledge #379

Stories of creators who love photography and their cameras. A cherished camera often reflects one's worldview and values. In this installment, we feature Fujikko, a devoted user of the VILTROX AF 28mm F4.5.

After five months without touching her camera, Fujikko shares the “turning point” that led her back to photography. As a mother and an individual navigating life’s ups and downs, she chose a single lens that became her companion. This is the quiet story of their reunion.

The VILTROX AF 28mm F4.5 is a pancake-style wide-angle prime lens with autofocus. With a focal length of 28mm and a maximum aperture of F4.5, it weighs just around 130g, making it incredibly lightweight and portable. Its old-lens-style rendering, natural vignetting, and gentle bokeh allow you to capture everyday moments with a poetic touch. Compatible with Sony E-mount and more.

“Five months passed without holding a camera.”

During these months, her son grew rapidly, becoming more demanding and clingy at home. Realizing that he needed her support more than anything, she decided to prioritize him over herself. From that moment, her passion for photography quietly faded.

She often found herself staring at her camera stored in the humidity-controlled cabinet. The sunlight on her son’s face, his sweaty forehead, and his muddy shoes—she thought countless times, “If only I could press the shutter now.” But she convinced herself that being present for him was more important. Before she knew it, five months had passed.

One day, a casual conversation at an optician’s shop changed everything. “I have that lens too,” someone said. Sharing photos and receiving compliments made her happy, and her husband encouraged her, saying, “Why don’t you take more pictures?” It was then that she realized suppressing her own joy wasn’t the right thing to do.

She happened to have the VILTROX AF 28mm F4.5 attached to her camera. Its slim, lightweight design made it perfect for casual walks. The lens’s wide angle, old-lens-style rendering, and autofocus convenience suited her current needs perfectly.

The day she slung her camera over her shoulder again was pure joy. Even the vignetting, which darkened the edges of her photos, felt like a nostalgic touch. As if to make up for the five months she had been away, the joy of photography came rushing back.

Her heart, constantly swayed by her son’s needs, found support in her camera. She realized that having the right lens as her companion was all she needed. She felt grateful for choosing this lens and thought to herself, “I’m glad I made this choice.”