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Viltrox · Full frame · Prime · Third-party
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8
FOCAL 16mmAPERTURE f/1.8WEIGHT 545gFILTER 77mm
AstrophotographyLandscape
New ≈£549
Used at MPB*£364–459
Overview
The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is a full frame 16mm f/1.8 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 545g and takes 77mm filters.
It's a strong choice for astrophotography, landscape. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.
In our database it fits 55 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £549; used at MPB it sells for £364–459 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Viltrox |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed), L-Mount (Third-party) |
| Coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| Equivalent on Full frame | 16mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈545 g |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Approx. new price | £549 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £429 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | £364–459 |
| Used at MPB (L-Mount) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
55 native
Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,449Panasonic Lumix S1R II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,119Leica SL32024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £3,269Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,179Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £509Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,219Panasonic Lumix S92024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £529Panasonic Lumix S52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £479Leica SL2-S2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,649Leica SL22019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,649Leica CL2017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,259Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £924Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474Panasonic Lumix S5 II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £964Panasonic Lumix S12019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £529Panasonic Lumix S1R2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,099Panasonic Lumix S1H2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · new ≈—Panasonic Lumix S1 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · new ≈£2,599Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,609Leica SL3-S2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,599Leica TL22017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734
Alternatives to compare
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Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
See example photos
Real-world shots taken with the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 lens. Results are searches on each site, so check the camera or lens listed in each photo's details.
Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Nikon Z, L-Mount. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9.
Is the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 best for?
Astrophotography, Landscape. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.