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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8

Sony E Autofocus

Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
550 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm
Length
103 mm
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At a Glance

Covering full frame on Sony E-Mount, this ultra-wide prime offers 16 mm and an aperture of f/1.8. The wide opening shortens shutter times in low light, for example under a night sky. Magnification reaches 1:10 at the 27 cm minimum focus distance. Weighing 550 g, it suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
550 g (1.21 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm (10.63 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)
Diameter
85.2 mm (3.35 in)

Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com, viltrox.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 fit?

The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensViltrox AF 16mm F1.8Sony FE 16mm F1.8 GSamyang / Rokinon AF 16mm F2.8 P FESigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length16 mm16 mm16 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/2.8f/1.4
Weight550 g304 g207 g1,360 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm62 mm–
Min. focus distance27 cm15 cm12 cm38.5 cm
Length103 mm75 mm70.5 mm159.9 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8: FAQ

Does the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 has autofocus.

Does the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Viltrox AF 16mm 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 16mm F1.8 weigh?

The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 weighs 550 g. It is 103 mm long with a diameter of 85.2 mm.

What filter size does the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 use?

The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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