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Viltrox has formally announced the release of its AF 16mm F1.8 Z lens, a fast, wide autofocus prime lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It joins the lineup next to Viltrox’s existing AF 16mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount. Viltrox says the lens is aimed at applications like astrophotography, landscape and architecture.
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The AF 16mm F1.8 Z is built around 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 ED and three aspherical elements. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.27m (11″) and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.1.
A stepper motor drives autofocus. The lens has a nine-bladed aperture.
The lens also includes two function buttons and includes one-click access to infinity focus, a feature that should be popular with astrophotographers. It features a 77mm filter thread. Viltrox describes the lens as “dustproof.”
Although Viltrox is formally announcing the AF 16mm F1.8 Z today, reviews on YouTube began appearing last week.
The AF 16mm F1.8 Z has a suggested retail price of $549 and is available immediately.
Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Z specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 16 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Special elements / coatings | 4 ED, 3 aspherical |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.27 m (10.63?) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Unknown |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | Yes |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 550 g (1.21 lb) |
| Diameter | 85 mm (3.35?) |
| Length | 103 mm (4.06?) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |
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Viltrox announces AF 16mm F1.8 Z, a fast, wide-angle lens for Z-mount