The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount is an ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame cameras, offering a broad field of view for landscapes, architecture, astrophotography and creative video. Its fast f/1.8 aperture supports low-light shooting while allowing controlled depth of field, even at wide angles.

An advanced optical design with ED and aspherical elements helps maintain clarity across the frame and reduce aberrations, while practical features such as an LCD display, stepless aperture control and custom function buttons make it well suited to hybrid shooting.

Who this is for

• Landscape and architecture photographers
• Astrophotographers shooting night skies and stars
• Video creators needing smooth exposure and focus control
• Sony E-mount users looking for a fast ultra-wide prime

At a glance

• 16mm ultra-wide prime for Sony E full-frame
• Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light and astro work
• STM autofocus motor for smooth, quiet focusing
• Optical design with ED and aspherical elements
• 9-blade aperture for natural bokeh
• Stepless aperture ring with click on/off
• Built-in LCD information display
• Dual Fn buttons and AF/MF switch
• 0.27m minimum focus distance
• 77mm filter thread
• USB-C port for firmware updates
• Weather-resistant all-metal construction
  

Component breakdown

16mm ultra-wide focal length
Captures expansive scenes with strong perspective, making it ideal for landscapes, interiors and dramatic compositions.

f/1.8 aperture
Provides strong low-light performance and allows shallow depth of field at close focusing distances—useful for creative wide-angle shots.

Advanced optical construction
Incorporates 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements to reduce chromatic aberration, control distortion and maintain sharpness across the frame. It also helps suppress coma for cleaner star rendering in astrophotography.

STM autofocus motor
Delivers smooth, quiet autofocus performance, supporting both stills and video applications.

Stepless aperture ring
Switchable between clicked and de-clicked operation, allowing smooth exposure transitions during video recording.

Integrated LCD display
Displays key shooting information such as focus distance and aperture settings, helping with precision—especially in low-light environments.

Custom controls
Includes AF/MF switch and Fn buttons for faster handling and easier access to key functions.

Why choose this lens

This lens combines ultra-wide coverage with a fast aperture and thoughtful handling features. It’s particularly well suited to landscape and astrophotography, where edge-to-edge clarity and control over light are essential.

For video, the stepless aperture and smooth autofocus provide more controlled, professional-looking results, while the durable construction supports regular use in varied conditions.

Ideal uses

• Landscape photography
• Astrophotography and night scenes
• Architecture and interiors
• Wide-angle video and vlogging
• Creative close-up wide-angle shots