Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Full Frame Lens for Nikon Z Mount

A compact and inexpensive Viltrox 20mm F2.8 Z lens has been introduced for Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras, previously announced for Sony E.

This is an autofocus lens with 10 elements in 8 groups, including special elements (2 ED, 2 aspherical, 1 high refractive). With a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm, you can shoot close-ups.

The Silent STM Drive allows you to focus silently and smoothly. it can achieve fast, smooth, precise, and quiet autofocus and tracking under extremely shallow depths of field, no matter whether photo or video.

The lens is very light – only 157 g. The body is all-metal made of aluminum alloy, and the outer lens has a multi-layer water- and dirt-repellent nano-coating. It has an HD Nano multilayer coating to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and a USB-C port for updating the lens’s firmware.

Price and availability

The price of the new lens is quite affordable – $158 and you can purchase it on Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com online stores.

Viltrox 20mm F2.8 Z specifications

• Lens Mount: Z-mount
• Sensor Format: Full-frame
• Focus Mechanism: Ultra light internal focusing
• Focus Motor: STM+Lead screw
• Focus Mode: MF, AF
• Max.magnification: 0.17X
• Number of Aperture Blades: 7
• Angle of View: 91.6°
• Optical Design: 10 Elements in 8 Groups
• Focus Distance: 0.19m-∞
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 52mm
• Lens Size (Diameter/Length): 68 x 60.8 mm
• Weight: 5.5 oz / 157 g

TTArtisan recently introduced the compact AF 35mm F1.8, a wide-angle lens tailored for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, boasting autofocus support.

This lens is optimized for APS-C sensor cameras, featuring a 9-blade aperture ranging from F/1.8 to F/16. Equipped with a sole control ring for focusing, its optical build comprises 10 elements in 8 groups, achieving a minimum focus distance of 0.6 meters. Priced at $149.