Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Lens for L Mount

105.6 Degree Ultra-Wide View
A wider vision reveals richer detail, making it ideal for landscapes, architecture, and immersive storytelling.

F1.8 Large Aperture
The bright F1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions, delivering cleaner images with rich detail.

True-to-Life View
Outstanding distortion control ensures every line and shape is rendered faithfully.

Rapid and Responsive Focus
Powered by STM motor, it captures every vital moment with fast and accurate autofocus performance.

Advanced Optical Design
Equipped with 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements in a 15/12 structure for sharp image details.

Durable Weather-Sealed Body
High-grade weather sealing and comprehensive physical control buttons for confident, intuitive control in any environment.

Ultra-Wide Vision. Uncompromised Precision.

105.6 Degree Ultra-Wide View
With a groundbreaking 16mm ultra-wide perspective, the AF 16mm F1.8 L expands your field of view to 105.6 Degree , capturing sweeping landscapes, bold architecture, and immersive scenes with exceptional clarity and depth.

Powerful Autofocus Performance
Viltrox's STM stepping motor autofocus provides pinpoint precision and strong tracking power. With eye and face detection, it enables faster, more efficient, and stable autofocus for every shot.

Controlled Depth in Ultra-Wide
Even with its ultra-wide angle, the F1.8 large aperture achieves an impressively shallow depth of field, delivering stunningly beautiful bokeh that enhances artistic perspective and spatial compression. Sharp focus on the subject, creamy smooth background, and seamless transitions throughout.

Precision Built for High Resolution: 15 Elements in 12 Groups. One Unified Vision.

F1.8 Bright and Wide: Open Brilliance
The F1.8 aperture breaks free from lighting constraints, efficiently capturing more light even in low-light conditions. This enables faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings, delivering higher-quality images with greater clarity and less noise.

Advanced Optical Construction: Precision Optics. Pure Clarity.
Built around a refined 15-element, 12-group design, the AF 16mm F1.8 L delivers ultra-high resolution and exceptional resolving power that raise image quality to a new benchmark, providing outstanding clarity, contrast, and fidelity from center to edge. Three precision aspherical elements maintain a lightweight structure while ensuring superior distortion control and accurate geometry, while four ED elements effectively suppress chromatic aberration and color fringing for natural, true-to-life color reproduction throughout the frame.

The Ultimate Lens for Astrophotography and Landscape: Detail, Unfiltered
A built-in lens information display provides real-time shooting data for precise control in low-light environments, while full-frame high-definition imaging delivers exceptional clarity and tonal fidelity across the frame. Three precision aspherical elements accurately render pinpoint stars and effectively suppress coma aberration for cleaner night skies. A practical non-bulb front design with a 77mm filter thread supports CPL/ND filters, complemented by advanced dust sealing and customizable buttons that streamline landscape and astrophotography workflows.

Efficient Control for Professional Experience
The AF 16mm F1.8 is equipped with a comprehensive professional control system, enabling photographers to adjust settings more efficiently and unlock creative possibilities.

AF/MF Switch
Seamlessly switch between autofocus and manual focus modes to adapt to different shooting requirements.

CLICK Switch
Easily switch between stepped and stepless aperture adjustments for the ultimate creative flexibility.

Fn1 Button
Customizable function key for instant access to your preferred setting.

Fn2 Button
Easily switch between preset A and B focus points with a single press

Outstanding Close-Up Performance
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.27m and 0.1 x magnification, the AF 16mm F1.8 L enables compelling close-range perspectives while maintaining sharp detail and natural depth across the frame.

Outstanding Video Performance
Designed for modern hybrid creators, the AF 16mm F1.8 L delivers fluid visual expression with precise control and minimal focus breathing.

Robust Build for Real-World Shooting
High-grade internal dust sealing enhances reliability in challenging outdoor conditions, and its lightweight 550g full-metal construction delivers a balanced blend of durability, stability, and portability for long shooting sessions.

Pro Material
Magnesium-aluminum alloy die-coating; Aerospace-grade metal material.

USB-C Firmware Upgrade Port
Integrated Type-C port allows fast, convenient firmware updates to maintain optimal performance.

77mm Filter Thread
Standard 77 mm filter interface supports ND, CPL, and creative filters with ease.

Lens Info Color Screen
A 0.96-inch color display shows real-time key data like focus distance, depth of field, and aperture settings.

Captured with 16mm F1.8 L

Astrophotography
Fast F1.8 aperture and advanced aspherical optics render pinpoint stars with controlled coma, delivering clean, high-contrast night-sky imagery.

Landscape Photography
A 105.6 Degree ultra-wide view captures sweeping horizons, layered skies, and architectural lines with precise geometry and edge-to-edge clarity.

Portrait Photography
The 16mm perspective paired with F1.8 creates bold environmental portraits - keeping subjects sharp while shaping artistic background separation and dynamic spatial depth.

Native L-Mount Protocol. Full-System Compatibility.
The AF 16mm F1.8 L marks Viltrox's first officially certified lens within the L-Mount Alliance ecosystem. Built on the native L-mount communication protocol, it fully supports the core functions expected from original L-mount lenses - including autofocus, Eye/Face detection, EXIF data transmission, and advanced camera control features. As an official member of the L-Mount Alliance, Viltrox ensures seamless integration and system-level compatibility across supported L-mount cameras.