
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4
- Focal length
- 23 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 300 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 73 mm
At a Glance
On Nikon Z, this APS-C lens offers 23 mm, equivalent to 35 mm on full frame, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That means short shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. Magnification is 1:10 at a 30 cm minimum focus distance, and the weight is 300 g. It suits street, reportage and everyday use.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 23 mm
- Max. focal length
- 23 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 300 g (0.66 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:10 (0.1×)
- Length
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Diameter
- 69 mm (2.72 in)
Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 fit?
The Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 35 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon Z cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
- APS-C:
- Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50
Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 | Yongnuo YN 23mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro | Meike AF 23mm F1.4 STM | TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 300 g | 368 g | 302 g | 210 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 25 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 73 mm | 87 mm | 81 mm | 62 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4: FAQ
Does the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 have autofocus?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 has autofocus.
Does the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 have image stabilization?
No, the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 weigh?
The Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 weighs 300 g. It is 73 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.
What filter size does the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 use?
The Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 a full-frame lens?
No, the Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 35 mm in full-frame terms.
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