Quick answer
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
