The Enthralling Arrival of Viltrox’s Full-frame Pro AF 16mm f/1.8 Nikon Z Mount Lens
Viltrox has unveiled its latest innovation designed for Nikon Z, the Pro AF 16mm f/1.8 lens (available here). This lens is a genius adaptation of the model previously launched for the Sony E mount last year (available here).
Impressive Aperture and Wide Field-of-View Suitability
The lens boasts an ultra-wide field of view with an impressively bright f/1.8 aperture, making it an ideal choice for landscape and architectural photography pursuits. A feature that sets it apart from most wide lenses is its ability to accommodate screw-on filters.
Stepping Up The Game with Nikon Z Mount Lenses
Viltrox’s innovative efforts over recent years haven’t gone unnoticed, to the point where Canon had to intervene, requesting they cease production of RF mount lenses. However, for the Nikon Z mount lenses, the game is still on. The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Pro, rolled out as a full-frame lens for Sony E mount last year, comes equipped with a fascinating LCD display that provides real-time feedback on lens settings, including aperture and focus distance details.
Customizing Your Experience and Ensuring Quality Protection
Situated next to the display are two function buttons that can be customized to serve a variety of settings or instant recall to two focus distance presets. An added convenience is the AF/MF switch which allows for a swift transition to manual mode without adjusting it from the camera itself. The Viltrox Pro lens for Nikon Z comes with a weather seal – an essential feature for combatting the elements – along with mufti-layer coatings to protect it from debris and mitigate flare and chromatic aberration effects. What’s more, this lens is compatible with Nikon’s eye and face detection autofocus system.
Filling the Void in the Nikon Lens Line-up
The arrival of this Viltrox lens fills a void in Nikon’s lenses for the Z mount. Currently, Nikon’s widest prime lens for Z mount is the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S (available here). The new Viltrox is not only significantly wider but also more affordable, making it a promising addition to Nikon’s lineup.
Price and Availability
You can now pre-order the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Pro for Nikon Z at $549 with shipping expected towards the end of May.
