Viltrox Nikon Z Prime

16mm f/1.8

16mm
f/1.8
Prime
Weather sealed

Quick answer

The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for the Nikon Z mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

This 16mm f/1.8 fast wide-angle prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 specifications

Brand: Viltrox
Mount: Nikon Z
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
Full frame	1.0x	16mm	96.7°	107°
APS-C	1.5x	24mm	73.7°	84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 use?

It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z 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 APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.