Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8
Viltrox · 16 mm · f/1.8
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What We Like
+Outstanding sharpness even at f/1.8, with excellent edge performance
+Fast, accurate, and nearly silent STM autofocus with face/eye detection
+Exceptional build quality with all-metal construction and comprehensive weather sealing
+Innovative features like built-in LCD display, de-clickable aperture ring, and customizable buttons
+Minimal distortion and optical aberration for a 16mm ultra-wide lens
+Excellent value at $550-$580 versus $1,600+ for comparable native lenses
Worth Knowing
−Heavy at 550g compared to some competing ultra-wide lenses
−Significant vignetting at maximum aperture requiring correction (typical for ultra-wides)
−Firmware updates are complex and multi-step, with reported issues
−Plastic lens hood does not match the premium metal construction of the lens body
General | |
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About This LensThe Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is a fast, wide-angle prime lens available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. The optical performance is pretty special, and there is no wide angle prime lens offering better bang for the buck. The build quality is top-notch, thanks to a dust-proof, all-metal construction with internal focusing, with the weight kept at manageable 550g. The STM AF is decently fast and noiseless with no relevant focus breathing. | |
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 550 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 85.2 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 103 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 16 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 105.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 27 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |