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Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air
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Viltrox · 14 mm · f/4

Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air

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KEY FACTS
BrandViltrox
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $199 USD - smallest, lightest, cheapest 14mm AF prime for full-frame
+Outstanding sharpness at f/4 across entire frame with minimal vignetting correction needed
+Compact (65mm diameter, 56.4mm length) and ultralight (170g) design ideal for travel
+Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus with eye/face detection and minimal focus breathing
+Excellent optical control of distortion (2.07% barrel), chromatic aberration, and field curvature
Worth Knowing
−F4.0 aperture limits low-light performance and shallow depth of field compared to faster alternatives
−No full weather sealing - only sealed body with water-resistant front element coating
−Moderate to heavy vignetting at f/4 (approximately 3 EV) requires software correction
−Field curvature at close focus distances requires focus stacking for perfectly flat subjects

General

Brand
Viltrox
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air is the smallest, lightest and cheapest full-frame 14mm autofocus prime ever made, costing just $199. The Viltrox lens does a surprisingly good job when it comes to sharpness, with peak performance already reached at f/4 with an excellent center quality and a very good outer image field. Covering focal lengths from ultra-wide 14mm to 50mm standard view, the Viltrox Full-Frame Air series offers a portable, high-value imaging system under 220g per lens. This is an exceptional value ultra-wide prime for photographers prioritizing portability and affordability over speed and full weather protection.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
F16
Angle of View
112.6°
Optical Design
12 elements in 9 groups (4 ED, 2 HR, 2 aspherical)
Min focal length
14 mm
Max focal length
14 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
14 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
4
Max aperture zoom
4
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
13 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020

Autofocus

Focus Motor
STM (stepping motor)
Maximum Magnification
0.23x
Focus Breathing
Minimal

Build

Mount Material
Metal bayonet
Body Material
High-tech plastic

Features

USB C Port
Yes (firmware updates)
Lens Hood
Bayonet-mount petal-shaped (included)
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens weight
170 g
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
65 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
56.4 mm