1 The customisable focus ring is in keeping with the design’s hands-on approach.
2 Even at a focal length of 23mm this lens still delivers a tight depth of field.
3 The de-clicked aperture ring has no locking switch, so try to avoid nudging it.
Specifications
Mount: Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E
Full-frame: No
Lens construction: 11 elements in 10 groups
Angle of view: 63.4º
Autofocus: No
Image stabilisation: No
Diaphragm blades: 9
Max aperture: f/1.4
Minimum aperture: f/16
Min focus distance: 0.3m
Max magnification ratio: 0.1x Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions (L x D): 73x69mm Weight: 300g
Available in black or silver, the Viltrox AF 23mm F1.4 Z looks at home on the Nikon Z fc, not least because it has an aperture ring that complements the camera’s hands-on approach to control dials and buttons. It’s one of a trio of f/1.4 lenses, the 23mm, 33mm and 56mm giving effective focal lengths of about 35mm, 50mm and 85mm respectively, in full-frame terms. These are classic focal lengths for street photography, landscape and architectural shooting, portraiture, and more. We took the 23mm lens for a spin.
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