Space Verdict

Excellent image quality, even in the corners of the frame, with minimal distortion. The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is well built and comes at an attractive price you can’t ignore.

Reasons to buy

+ Impressive build quality

+ Great image quality

+ Attractively priced

Reasons to avoid

- Heavy for its size

- Only two lens mounts

- Not the fastest autofocus

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Key specs

Type: Full-frame prime lens

Focal length: 16mm

Maximum aperture: f/1.8

Lens mount: Sony FE, Nikon Z

Weight: 19.4 oz (550 g)

Dimensions: 3.35 x 4.06-in (85.2 x 103 mm)

Filter thread: 77 mm

Release date: May 2023

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