Viltrox
Lens Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Full-Frame (L-Mount)
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Leica L Wide Angle Prime full-frame 2026
Weather Sealed
Autofocus
Breathing Correction
Aperture Ring
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real aperture f/1.8: It is extremely bright for an ultra wide angle, which makes it unbeatable in astrophotography and for separating the subject from the background.
- Informative LCD Screen: A rare innovation at this price; Allows you to see the focus and aperture distance without looking at the camera screen, ideal for night shots.
- Optimized for Video: The STM motor is silent, has almost zero focus breathing and the aperture ring is "de-clickable" (you can unclick it).
- Build Quality: Includes weather sealing, customizable Fn buttons, and USB-C port for firmware updates.
- Standard Filter Thread: A Despite being a very bright 16mm, it allows you to use common 77mm filters without the need for cumbersome adapters.
Cons
- Size and Weight: At 550g and 10cm long, it is a powerful target. On very small bodies like your Lumix S9, the set will feel "headheaded" (unbalanced forward).
- Edge Distortion: As is natural with a 16mm, there is noticeable perspective distortion in the corners, which requires correction if you do highly technical architectural photography.
- Without Optical Stabilization (OIS): It does not have an internal stabilizer. Although cameras like the S9 have a great IBIS, in freehand video a the lack of optical assistance in such wide angle focal lengths is noticeable.
- Vignetting at f/1.8: At its maximum aperture it presents a noticeable darkening in the corners that, although it is easily corrected in editing, is something a to take into account.
- Bulky Lens Hood: The included petal lens hood is quite large, which adds extra volume when you want to go for a minimalist set-up.
