Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8
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Specifications
| Brand | Viltrox |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-Wide Angle |
| Prime or Zoom | Prime |
| Focus Type | Auto |
| Focal length (mm) | 16 |
| Aperture (max) | 1.8 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 77 |
| Weight (g) | 550 |
| Length (mm) | 103 |
| Diameter (mm) | 85 |
| Weather Sealed | ✔ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.27 |
| Max. magnification | 0.1 |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Release Price (USD) | 599 |

Description and Reviews
From Viltrox:
The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L is a full-frame ultra-wide-angle prime lens for L-Mount cameras, offering a 105.6° field of view with a bright F1.8 maximum aperture. Built around a refined 15-element, 12-group optical design with 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements, it delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast, and distortion control from center to edge. STM autofocus with eye and face detection provides fast, accurate, and quiet performance for both photo and video.
- 105.6° ultra-wide view captures sweeping landscapes, bold architecture, and immersive scenes
- F1.8 large aperture excels in low-light conditions and produces beautiful bokeh even at ultra-wide focal lengths
- 15 elements in 12 groups with 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements for precision optics and controlled aberrations
- STM stepping motor autofocus with eye and face detection for fast, efficient, and stable focusing
- High-grade weather sealing with full-metal magnesium-aluminum alloy construction at only 550g
- Non-bulb front design with 77mm filter thread supports CPL, ND, and creative filters
- 0.96-inch color lens info display shows real-time focus distance, depth of field, and aperture
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.27m with 0.1× magnification for close-range perspectives
- Customizable Fn1/Fn2 buttons, AF/MF switch, and click/clickless aperture switch
- USB-C firmware upgrade port for convenient updates
- Minimal focus breathing for smooth video performance
Reviews:
- photographylife: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Review, Spencer Cox, Oct 2024
- Fstoppers: The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: A Budget Ultra-Wide with Pro Performance?, Alex Coleman, Nov 2024
- LensTip: Viltrox AF 16 mm f1.8, Maciej Latałło, May 2025
- phillippreeve.net: Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L Review, BastianK, Oct 2024
- Photography Blog: Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L Review, Mark Goldstein, Feb 2026
- Digital Camera World: Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 review: a high-tech lens that really plays the (wide) angles, Matthew Richards, Feb 2026
YouTube:
- Christopher Frost: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 lens review, May 2023
- Pav SZ: Viltrox Just Changed L-Mount (16mm f/1.8 Review), Feb 2026
- Richard Wong: The First L-mount! Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L, Feb 2026
- Master of Camera: The First Viltrox L-Mount AF Lens | 16mm f/1.8, Feb 2026
- Zach Mayfield: This $580 Wide Angle Is INSANE For L Mount Cameras, Feb 2026
- Josh Cameron: Viltrox’s L-Mount Alliance Debut Doesn’t Disappoint!, Feb 2026
- Matti Sulanto: Optical Excellence Killed In Cold –Viltrox 16mm F1.8 L Mount Fails In Cold Weather, Feb 2026