
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8
- Focal length
- 28 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 367 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 37 cm
- Length
- 88.2 mm
At a Glance
Made for Nikon Z full-frame bodies, this 28 mm wide-angle prime opens to f/1.8, which helps in low light and allows shallow depth of field. The construction has 11 elements in 9 groups, including aspherical and ED elements, with internal focusing and a linear motor. The lens weighs 367 g and suits landscape, reportage and night sky photography. Its minimum focus distance is 37 cm at 1:10.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 367 g (0.81 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 37 cm (14.57 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:10 (0.1×)
- Length
- 88.2 mm (3.47 in)
- Diameter
- 70 mm (2.76 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 28mm F1.8 fit?
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 | Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical | Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2 | f/1.5 |
| Weight | 367 g | 155 g | 350 g | 360 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 37 cm | 19 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 88.2 mm | 43 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8: FAQ
Does the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 have autofocus?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 has autofocus.
Does the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 have image stabilization?
No, the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 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 28mm F1.8 weigh?
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 weighs 367 g. It is 88.2 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.
What filter size does the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 use?
The Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 takes 55 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 is 37 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
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