The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Z is a full frame ultra wide-angle large aperture autofocus prime lens For Nikon Z-mount cameras. It could be used for astrophotography, landscape, architectural photography as well as video shooting.
Key features
16mm ultra-wide angle,F1.8 large aperture- LCD IPS full color screen
- Custom function buttons Fn1,Fn2
- CLICK aperture ring ON/OFF switch
- Designed with AF/MF switch key
- Non-bulb design,filter size φ77mm
- 15 elements in 12 groups (4 ED, 3 ASPH)
- Efficient dust-proof structure
- Auto focus STM+ Lead screw stepper motor
- Support firmware update
- Size: φ85.2*105mm, Weight ≈565g
The optical construction of the AF 16mm F1.8 Z consists of 15 elements in 12 groups, with three built-in aspherical lenses. The 3 aspherical lenses are claimed to accurately reproduce point light sources, and effectively suppress coma.
The quiet STM stepping motor is claimed to provide the high driving force required for precise autofocus and tracking, and the lens also supports face and eye tracking when using Z mount cameras.
The breathing effect is blamed to be well controlled. There is also a click less aperture.
There are two function buttons that you can assign, as well as color LCD display.
The lens weighs 565g and it features a USB-C interface for firmware updates. The front filter diameter is 77mm.
What is interesting is that Viltrox is showing the lens on a DJI Ronin 4D, but at least to my knowledge, there isn’t a Z-mount available for that camera.
Price & Availability
The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Z retails for $549 USD.
You can also buy it for $549 USD / 599EUR, with 5% off limited time discount on Amazon using the Code: BT3K2DAV. This is valid from
05/05/2024 10:00 AM PDT to 06/23/2024 11:59 PM PDT.
Pergear also has the same deal available and you can use the Code: Vil16mmZ
