Viltrox has introduced two ultra-wide-angle Air lenses
By ForGeeks
Viltrox has launched new ultra-compact autofocus lenses in the Air series: the AF 9mm F2.8 Air for APS-C cameras and the AF 14mm F4.0 Air for full-frame systems. Both are aimed at users who want wide angles of view without excessive weight and size.
AF 9mm F2.8 Air is available with Sony E, Nikon Z and Fujifilm XF mounts. The lens offers an angle of view of 113.8°, equivalent to 13.5mm in full-frame conversion. The fast F2.8 aperture allows you to shoot in low-light conditions and create a pronounced separation of objects in depth. The optical scheme includes 13 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED-elements, 3 highly refractive and 2 aspherical. The minimum focusing distance is 0.13 meters. The lens weighs 175 grams.
AF 14mm F4.0 Air is aimed at Sony FE and Nikon Z full-frame cameras. The 112.6° angle-of-view lens is built around a 12-element pattern in 9 groups, including 4 ED elements, 2 aspherical elements and 2 highly refractive elements. It weighs 170 grams in the Sony FE version and 185 grams for the Nikon Z. The minimum focusing distance is 0.13 meters and the magnification ratio reaches 0.23x.
At a minimum focusing distance of 0.13 meters, the zoom ratio reaches 0.23x.
The two lenses feature STM autofocus motors with support for face and eye detection, as well as quiet and fast performance in stills and video. There’s a standard 58mm filter thread, basic dust and water resistance, a front-reflective coating that protects against moisture and dust, and a USB-C port for firmware updates.
The lenses are designed with a standard 58mm filter thread, basic dust and water resistance, and a USB-C port for firmware updates.
The cost of each new product is $199 / €229 / £190. The lenses are already available worldwide through official Viltrox channels and authorized dealers.
The company also previously introduced the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro for Sony E and Fujifilm X cameras with APS-C sensors, as well as the AF 15mm F1.7 Air, a compact wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C systems.
