Viltrox released the brand-new “Viltrox AF 9/2.8 AIR” for the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
The Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 AIR is an ultra-wide-angle lens compatible with APS-C cameras, perfect for capturing majestic landscapes, architecture, and vlogs. It features an STM stepping motor for precise and quiet autofocus. It also supports face and eye detection, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from photography to video.
The optical system is made up of 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED lenses, 2 aspherical lenses, and 3 high refractive index lenses), effectively suppressing distortion and chromatic aberration. The large F2.8 aperture design allows for bright shooting even in dark places and produces beautiful background blur. Its lightweight body weighing just 175g makes it easy to carry. Its compact, palm-sized design allows you to enjoy high-quality ultra-wide-angle photography anytime, anywhere.
Viltrox AF 9/2.8 AIR Main Features
- Ultra-wide angle of view of 113.8°, equivalent to approximately 13.5mm in 35mm format
- Bright image quality and beautiful bokeh thanks to the F2.8 aperture
- High resolution and low distortion design with 13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED, 3 high refractive index, 2 aspherical)
- STM motor-driven AF for fast, quiet focusing, and face and eye detection
- Close-up photography is possible with a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m and a maximum magnification of 0.15x.
- Highly portable with a lightweight body weighing less than 200g
- High-performance multi-coating suppresses flare and ghosting
- Compatible with Φ58mm filter diameter, ideal for a wide range of photography from everyday use to travel
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m, and is said to enable high-precision, high-resolution video recording, from reproducing fine details to achieving impressive close-up capabilities.
Viltrox AF 9/2.8 AIR Specifications
| Model | AF 9/2.8 AIR E | AF 9/2.8 AIR Z |
| Compatible Mounts | E-mount | Z Mount |
| Focus Mode | AF/MF | AF/MF |
| Supported image size | APS-C size | APS-C size |
| focal length | 9mm (35mm format equivalent: 13.5mm equivalent) | 9mm (35mm format equivalent: 13.5mm equivalent) |
| Angle of view | 113.8° | 113.8° |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 11 groups | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| aperture | F2.8-F16 | F2.8-F16 |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.13m-∞ | 0.13m-∞ |
| Focus Mechanism | Internal Focus | Internal Focus |
| Focus motor | STM+Lead screw | STM+Lead screw |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15X | 0.15X |
| Filter Size | Φ58mm | Φ58mm |
| External dimensions: Maximum diameter x length | Φ65mm×56.4mm | Φ68mm×58.4mm |
| Weight: approx. | 175g | 190g |
