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Viltrox FE 16mm f1.8 Sony E-Mount
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Product details
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is a versatile and high-performance lens that is ideal for a wide range of photography needs. Its ultra-wide angle and large aperture make it an excellent choice for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography, as well as creative video work that requires close-up capabilities and expansive backgrounds.
The lens is durable and lightweight, making it perfect for both photographers and videographers. Four extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements ensure excellent sharpness while reducing sagittal coma distortion that can alter star shapes. The optical design also minimizes ghosting and reflections when capturing starry skies and long exposures at night.
Viltrox FE-16 F1.8 AF offers excellent value for money, providing outstanding performance and features at a competitive price compared to similar lenses from other brands.
Additional information:
- Ultra-wide angle: 105.6° angle of view is ideal for landscape and architecture photography.
- Large aperture: f/1.8 aperture offers excellent low-light performance and control of shallow depth of field.
- Sharpness: Four extra-low dispersion and three aspherical elements provide outstanding sharpness from edge to edge.
- Bokeh: Soft and natural bokeh creates stunning images.
- Convenience features: Easy-to-use aperture ring, AF/MF switch, Fn1 and Fn2 buttons, and LCD display make shooting easy and intuitive.
- Durability: Metal housing and brass bayonet mount make the lens durable and reliable.
- Value for money: Excellent.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 550 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Wide angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Focal length | 16 mm |
Item number | 36623044 |
Manufacturer | Viltrox |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 11047 |
Release date | 16.8.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 43 of 3586 |
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Colour | Black |
Material group | Glass, Metal |
Material | 15 elements in 12 groups, 3 aspherical lenses, 4 ED lenses, HD nano-multilayer coating with water-repellent and antifouling coating |
Minimum focus distance | 0.27 m |
Lens type | Wide angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Aperture | 1.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Focal length | 16 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 77 mm |
Number of lenses | 15 |
Number of lens groups | 12 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Internal focusing, Lens hood, Wide angle lens |
Optical zoom | 1 x |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Durability | Dustproof |
Country code | EN |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/1.8 |
Aperture | f/1.8 - 22 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Filter thread | 0.08 m |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Internal focusing, Lens hood, Wide angle lens |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1x front cap, 1x lens, 1x lens hood, 1x rear cap, 1x transport bag, 1x user manual |
Weight | 550 g |
Length | 103 mm |
Diameter | 85.20 mm |
Length | 19.60 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 14.40 cm |
Weight | 1.07 kg |
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How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 12.Tamron0.9 %
- 12.TTArtisan0.9 %
- 14.Viltrox1 %
- 15.Samyang1.3 %
- 16.Venus Optic1.4 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Laowa2 days
- 1.Viltrox2 days
- 3.Sigma4 days
- 3.TTArtisan4 days
- 5.Nikon10 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 8.Laowa7.4 %
- 9.7artisans7.6 %
- 10.Viltrox7.7 %
- 11.Dzofilm7.8 %
- 12.OM System7.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated