On 19 September 2025, Viltrox officially announced two new ultra-wide-angle prime lenses — the AF 9mm f/2.8 Air (for APS-C cameras) and the AF 14mm f/4 Air (for full-frame systems). These join the company’s lightweight “Air” lineup, aimed at photographers and videographers who seek wide-angle power without bulky gear.
Key Specs & What Sets Them Apart
Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air
- This APS-C lens offers an ultra-wide 113.8° field of view — roughly equivalent to ~13.5 mm on full-frame — ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors, and creative wide-angle shots.
- Optical design: 13 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED, 3 high-refractive-index (HRI), and 2 aspherical elements — a complex optical formula that helps keep images sharp and distortion under control despite the extreme wide angle.
- Maximum aperture f/2.8 — generous for low-light shooting and offering some subject isolation when needed.
- Minimum focus distance: 0.13 m — allowing for dramatic foreground-to-background compositions and immersive perspectives.
- Lightweight design: only 175 g (E/X mount) / 190 g (Z-mount) — extremely portable, great for travel, street, or vlog photography.
- Practical touches: standard 58 mm filter thread, sealed body, and water/dust-resistant front coatings make it suitable for on-the-go use.
- Autofocus: STM motor with support for Eye & Face detection AF, useful for dynamic scenes, street photography or video.
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
- A full-frame ultra-wide prime with about 112.6° field of view — bringing expansive views for landscapes, architecture, interiors, astrophotography, and more.
- Optical design: 12 elements in 9 groups, including 4 ED, 2 HRI and 2 aspherical elements — built to deliver sharpness and wide-angle coverage with controlled aberrations and flare.
- Minimum focus distance also 0.13 m, enabling interesting creative wide-angle compositions with close foreground subjects.
- Weight: around 170 g (FE mount) / 185 g (Z-mount) — staying in line with the Air-series ethos of portability.
- Built for versatility: standard 58 mm filter thread, sealed body, durable mount, water/dust-resistant front coatings and even a USB-C port for firmware updates — all ensuring longevity and reliability outdoors.
- Autofocus: STM motor, with Eye & Face detection AF — good for travel, vlogging, real-life photography, or fast-moving scenes.
Who These Lenses Are For
These new ultra-wide primes make sense for:
- Landscape and architecture photographers wanting dramatic wide-angle perspectives without heavy or expensive gear.
- Travel, street, documentary shooters seeking portability, speed, and wide compositions.
- Interior, real estate, or architectural shooters needing wide coverage in tight spaces.
- Vloggers and content creators who want immersive wide-angle context in videos, travel recaps, or group clips.
- Nikon Z shooters (or users of Sony E, Fuji X, depending on mount) looking for inexpensive yet high-value lens options to expand their creative possibilities.
