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Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Air
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Viltrox · 9 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z mount · APS-C

Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Air

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Extreme wide angle (113.8°) in compact, lightweight package—ideal for travel and vlogging
+Excellent sharpness and optical quality with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration
+Fast, precise, and nearly silent STM autofocus with eye/face detection
+Affordable price (~$199) offers exceptional value for ultra-wide autofocus prime
+Close minimum focus distance (0.13m) enables creative close-up and macro-style wide-angle shots
+Sturdy construction and reliable build quality despite plastic exterior
Worth Knowing
−No weather sealing gasket or weather resistance—requires care in wet conditions
−Noticeable vignetting, especially wide open, requiring post-processing correction
−Missing aperture ring (Fujifilm shooters) and lacks image stabilization
−Some focus breathing and occasional AF hesitation when racking focus across full range

General

Brand
Viltrox
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Air stands out as the widest and most affordable ultra-wide prime in Viltrox's APS-C lineup, offering an impressive 113.8° angle of view in a compact package. It delivers sharp, high-contrast images across the frame, with minimal distortion and chromatic aberrations, making it suitable for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography. Its sturdy build, lightweight design, and fast autofocus make it particularly attractive for vlogging, gimbal work, and on-the-go shooting. At roughly $199, it represents exceptional value for photographers and videographers seeking ultra-wide perspectives without weight or bulk.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Angle of View
113.8°
Full Frame Equivalent
13.5mm
Elements
13 elements in 11 groups
Special Elements
2 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 high refractive index
Min focal length
9 mm
Max focal length
9 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
9 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
13 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Speed
Fast and quiet
Features
Eye/face detection

Build

Mount Type
Internal focusing (IF)
Mount Material
Metal
Firmware
USB-C port for updates

Coatings

Type
Multicoated / Advanced nano coatings
Benefits
High contrast, flare and ghosting suppression

Physical

Lens weight
175 g
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
65 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
57 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Lens mount
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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, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes