Viltrox 14mm F4.0 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 is a member of Viltrox's Air Full-frame series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Viltrox Air Full-frame Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air FE Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air FE lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.13m / 5.1 inch
170g / 6.0 oz
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 56mm . It weighs 170g / 6.0 oz .
Focal Range
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has a fixed focal length of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm .
Optical Image Stabilization
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Viltrox 14mm F4.0 which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Viltrox 14mm F4.0
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m .
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air FE features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. Given the wider 14mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Viltrox 14mm F4.0's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
4 ED 2 high refractive index 2 aspherical
Optical Construction of the Viltrox 14mm F4.0
What's in the Box of Viltrox 14mm F4.0?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Viltrox 14mm F4.0:
1x Lens 1x Lens Caps 1x Lens Pouch 1x Lens Hood
What is in the box of Viltrox 14mm F4.0
Body Colour
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 is available in Black color.
Viltrox 14mm F4.0 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 14mm F4.0 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air FE.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 14mm F4.0 in Other Lens Mounts
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