Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE LCD Screen displays important information
Viltrox recently announced the new Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE ultra-wideangle fast prime lens with auto focus and full frame coverage for the Sony E mount cameras. This became the first Viltrox lens that I have added to our database, and planning to add more lenses from this Chinese manufacturer in coming days.
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE Key Specs
- 16mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony E Mount
- 15 Elements in 12 Groups
- 4 ED (Extra-low Dispersion), 3 aspherical elements
- 9-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 550g
- Diameter x Length: 85mm x 103
- Min Focus Distance: 0.27m
- Max Magnification: 0.1x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
On paper the lens looks impressive, and the first youtube reviewers claim the performance is really good. One of the highlights of the lens is the built-in LCD screen on the Viltrox which displays shooting information including object distance, Fn icons, and aperture identification. Other Key Features are:
- STM Autofocus Motor
- Aperture ring
- HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating
- USB-C Interface for Firmware Upgrades
- All-Metal Body and Weather-Resistant Design
Price and Availability
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE is available to order at $549 so it is quiet competitively priced compared to alternatives from Sony such as the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM which retails for $1,498!
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 14mm F1.8 Comparison
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16mm | 14mm |
| Max Format | 35mm FF | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.27m | 0.25m |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
| Weight | 550g | 460g |
| Length | 103mm | 100mm |
| Diameter | 85mm | 83mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Source: Viltrox Official Product Page
Further Reading:Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE ReviewSony FE 14mm F1.8 GM ReviewCompare Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE vs Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM All Sony Cameras All Sony E Mount Cameras All Sony E Mount Lenses
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