{"id":41,"date":"2025-09-19T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikondb.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:17:31","slug":"viltrox-af-9mm-f-2-8-air-viltrox-af-14mm-f-4-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikondb.com\/blog\/viltrox-af-9mm-f-2-8-air-viltrox-af-14mm-f-4-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Viltrox AF 9mm f\/2.8 Air &amp; Viltrox AF 14mm f\/4 Air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 19 September 2025, Viltrox officially announced two new ultra-wide-angle prime lenses \u2014 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\u2019s lightweight \u201cAir\u201d lineup, aimed at photographers and videographers who seek wide-angle power without bulky gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Specs &amp; What Sets Them Apart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Viltrox AF 9mm f\/2.8 Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This APS-C lens offers an ultra-wide <strong>113.8\u00b0 field of view<\/strong> \u2014 roughly equivalent to ~13.5 mm on full-frame \u2014 ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors, and creative wide-angle shots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optical design: <strong>13 elements in 11 groups<\/strong>, including <strong>3 ED, 3 high-refractive-index (HRI), and 2 aspherical elements<\/strong> \u2014 a complex optical formula that helps keep images sharp and distortion under control despite the extreme wide angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum aperture f\/2.8 \u2014 generous for low-light shooting and offering some subject isolation when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum focus distance: <strong>0.13 m<\/strong> \u2014 allowing for dramatic foreground-to-background compositions and immersive perspectives. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight design: only <strong>175 g (E\/X mount) \/ 190 g (Z-mount)<\/strong> \u2014 extremely portable, great for travel, street, or vlog photography. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical touches: standard <strong>58 mm filter thread<\/strong>, sealed body, and water\/dust-resistant front coatings make it suitable for on-the-go use. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autofocus: STM motor with support for <strong>Eye &amp; Face detection AF<\/strong>, useful for dynamic scenes, street photography or video. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Viltrox AF 14mm f\/4 Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A full-frame ultra-wide prime with about <strong>112.6\u00b0 field of view<\/strong> \u2014 bringing expansive views for landscapes, architecture, interiors, astrophotography, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optical design: <strong>12 elements in 9 groups<\/strong>, including <strong>4 ED, 2 HRI and 2 aspherical elements<\/strong> \u2014 built to deliver sharpness and wide-angle coverage with controlled aberrations and flare. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum focus distance also <strong>0.13 m<\/strong>, enabling interesting creative wide-angle compositions with close foreground subjects. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: around <strong>170 g (FE mount) \/ 185 g (Z-mount)<\/strong> \u2014 staying in line with the Air-series ethos of portability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built for versatility: standard <strong>58 mm filter thread<\/strong>, sealed body, durable mount, water\/dust-resistant front coatings and even a USB-C port for firmware updates \u2014 all ensuring longevity and reliability outdoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autofocus: STM motor, with Eye &amp; Face detection AF \u2014 good for travel, vlogging, real-life photography, or fast-moving scenes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who These Lenses Are For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These new ultra-wide primes make sense for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Landscape and architecture photographers wanting dramatic wide-angle perspectives without heavy or expensive gear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel, street, documentary shooters seeking portability, speed, and wide compositions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interior, real estate, or architectural shooters needing wide coverage in tight spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vloggers and content creators who want immersive wide-angle context in videos, travel recaps, or group clips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e126887d8ef&quot;}\" 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