Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Full-Frame Lens for Leica L-Mount

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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Full-Frame Lens for Leica L-Mount

Full-Frame 16mm F1.8 Wide-Angle Prime.
Precision Optics: 15/12 Elements (4 ED, 3 Aspherical).
Fast, Accurate STM Autofocus for Photo and Video.
Durable Build with High-Grade Weather Sealed.
Excellent Distortion and Coma Control.
Smooth Focus Switching with Minimal Focus Breathing.
77mm Filter Thread and Non-Bulb-Shaped design.

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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L

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AF 16mm F1.8

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105.6° Ultra-Wide View

A wider vision reveals richer detail, making it ideal for landscapes, architecture, and immersive storytelling.

F1.8 Large Aperture

The bright F1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions, delivering cleaner images with rich detail.

True-to-Life View

Outstanding distortion control ensures every line and shape is rendered faithfully.

Rapid and Responsive Focus

Powered by STM motor, it captures every vital moment with fast and accurate autofocus performance.

Advanced Optical Design

Equipped with 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements in a 15/12 structure for sharp image details.

Durable Weather-Sealed Body

High-grade weather sealing and comprehensive physical control buttons for confident, intuitive control in any environment.

Ultra-Wide Vision. Uncompromised Precision.

105.6° Ultra-Wide View

With a groundbreaking 16mm ultra-wide perspective, the AF 16mm F1.8 L expands your field of view to 105.6°, capturing sweeping landscapes, bold architecture, and immersive scenes with exceptional clarity and depth.

Powerful Autofocus Performance

Viltrox's STM stepping motor autofocus provides pinpoint precision and strong tracking power. With eye and face detection, it enables faster, more efficient, and stable autofocus for every shot.

Controlled Depth in Ultra-Wide

Even with its ultra-wide angle, the F1.8 large aperture achieves an impressively shallow depth of field, delivering stunningly beautiful bokeh that enhances artistic perspective and spatial compression. Sharp focus on the subject, creamy smooth background, and seamless transitions throughout.

Precision Built for High Resolution

15 Elements in 12 Groups. One Unified Vision.

F1.8 Bright and Wide

Wide Open Brilliance

The F1.8 aperture breaks free from lighting constraints, efficiently capturing more light even in low-light conditions. This enables faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings, delivering higher-quality images with greater clarity and less noise.

Advanced Optical Construction

Precision Optics. Pure Clarity.

Built around a refined 15-element, 12-group design, the AF 16mm F1.8 L delivers ultra-high resolution and exceptional resolving power that raise image quality to a new benchmark, providing outstanding clarity, contrast, and fidelity from center to edge. Three precision aspherical elements maintain a lightweight structure while ensuring superior distortion control and accurate geometry, while four ED elements effectively suppress chromatic aberration and color fringing for natural, true-to-life color reproduction throughout the frame.

The Ultimate Lens for Astrophotography and Landscape

Detail, Unfiltered

A built-in lens information display provides real-time shooting data for precise control in low-light environments, while full-frame high-definition imaging delivers exceptional clarity and tonal fidelity across the frame. Three precision aspherical elements accurately render pinpoint stars and effectively suppress coma aberration for cleaner night skies. A practical non-bulb front design with a 77mm filter thread supports CPL/ND filters, complemented by advanced dust sealing and customizable buttons that streamline landscape and astrophotography workflows.

Efficient Control for Professional Experience

The AF 16mm F1.8 is equipped with a comprehensive professional control system, enabling photographers to adjust settings more efficiently and unlock creative possibilities.

Fn1 Button

Customizable function key for instant access to your preferred setting.

Fn2 Button

Easily switch between preset A and B focus points with a single press.

AF/MF Switch

Seamlessly switch between autofocus and manual focus modes to adapt to different shooting requirements.

CLICK Switch

Easily switch between stepped and stepless aperture adjustments for the ultimate creative flexibility.

Outstanding Close-Up Performance

With a minimum focusing distance of 0.27m and 0.1× magnification, the AF 16mm F1.8 L enables compelling close-range perspectives while maintaining sharp detail and natural depth across the frame.

Outstanding Video Performance

Designed for modern hybrid creators, the AF 16mm F1.8 L delivers fluid visual expression with precise control and minimal focus breathing.

Robust Build for Real-World Shooting

High-grade internal dust sealing enhances reliability in challenging outdoor conditions, and its lightweight 550g full-metal construction delivers a balanced blend of durability, stability, and portability for long shooting sessions.

USB-C Firmware Upgrade Port

Integrated Type-C port allows fast, convenient firmware updates to maintain optimal performance.

Lens Info Color Screen

A 0.96-inch color display shows real-time key data like focus distance, depth of field, and aperture settings.

Pro Material

Magnesium-aluminum alloy die-coating; Aerospace-grade metal material.

77mm Filter Thread

Standard 77 mm filter interface supports ND, CPL, and creative filters with ease.

Captured with 16mm F1.8 L

#Astrophotography

Fast F1.8 aperture and advanced aspherical optics render pinpoint stars with controlled coma, delivering clean, high-contrast night-sky imagery.

#Landscape Photography

A 105.6° ultra-wide view captures sweeping horizons, layered skies, and architectural lines with precise geometry and edge-to-edge clarity.

#Portrait Photography

The 16mm perspective paired with F1.8 creates bold environmental portraits — keeping subjects sharp while shaping artistic background separation and dynamic spatial depth.