Viltrox announces two affordable, pocketable ultra-wide autofocus prime lenses

Viltrox announces two new ultra-wide autofocus prime lenses in its popular, lightweight Air Series: the AF 9mm F2.8 Air for APS-C cameras (available with E, Z, and XF mounts) and the AF 14mm F4.0 Air for full-frame systems (FE/Z mounts). The lenses weigh less than 190 grams.

Both lenses are available worldwide at a retail price of $199 USD / €229 / £190 through authorized dealers and the official Viltrox store.

The AF 9mm F2.8 Air delivers ultra-wide versatility in a remarkably compact design. With a 113.8° field of view (equivalent to 13.5mm), it is suited for landscapes, architecture, and vlogging. It’s fast, large f2.8 aperture enhances low-light shooting while also offering subject isolation. The optical design includes 13 elements in 11 groups – with 3 ED (Extra-low dispersion) lenses, 3 HR (high-refractive index) lenses, and 2 aspherical lenses – for sharpness and control across the frame.

The AF 14mm F4.0 Air brings a similarly compact approach to full-frame shooting. The 112° field of view, captures sweeping landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, and even astrophotography views – all with clarity and impact. The F4.0 aperture is balanced for sharpness and distortion control, while the 12-element, 9-group design – featuring 4 ED, 2 HR, and 2 aspherical lenses – ensures professional-grade optical performance.

At just 170 grams in FE mount and 185 grams in the Z mount version, it is exceptionally portable. A minimum focusing distance of 0.13 meters with 0.23x maximum magnification makes it particularly useful for capturing rich details at close range and emphasizing dramatic foregrounds. Like its 9mm F2.8 APS-C counterpart, an STM autofocus motor provides accurate, silent focusing and advanced subject tracking with eye and face detection.