Viltrox has unveiled two lightweight ultra-wide autofocus primes in its Air series: the AF 9 mm F2.8 Air for APS-C cameras and the AF 14 mm F4 Air for full-frame systems, aimed at creators who want wide views without bulky gear.
Specifications
The AF 9mm F2.8 Air is compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm XF mounts. It features a 113.8° field of view, which is equivalent to 13.5mm on full-frame. The lens has a fast F2.8 aperture that supports low-light shooting and subject separation.
The optical design includes 13 elements in 11 groups, with 3 ED elements, 3 high-refractive index elements, and 2 aspherical elements. The lens weighs just 175 grams and supports a minimum focusing distance of 0.13 meters.
The AF 14mm F4.0 Air supports Sony FE and Nikon Z mounts and is aimed at full-frame users. It delivers a 112.6° field of view and features a 12-element, 9-group optical layout.
Viltrox used 4 ED elements, 2 high-refractive index elements, and 2 aspherical elements in the design. The lens weighs 170 grams for FE mount and 185 grams for Z mount. It also supports close focusing at 0.13 meters and delivers 0.23x magnification.
Both lenses use STM autofocus motors for fast and quiet focusing. They support face and eye detection for photo and video shooting. Viltrox has included a standard 58mm filter thread, weather sealing, and a USB-C port for firmware updates. The front elements feature a coating that resists water and dust.
Pricing and Availability
Viltrox has priced both the AF 9mm F2.8 Air and AF 14mm F4.0 Air at $199 / €229 / £190. The lenses are now available globally through authorized dealers and the official Viltrox online store.
In related news, Viltrox recently introduced the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro lens for Sony E and Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras, along with the AF 15mm F1.7 Air, a lightweight wide-angle prime for APS-C systems.
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