Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 v2 lens, Sony E

Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 - wide angle for Sony E bayonet

A general purpose lens, the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 is basic crap for stills photographers. The wide-angle lens is equipped with a comfortable f/1.4 maximum aperture, giving you some control over depth of field and working in low-light situations. The optical formula includes a couple of extra-low dispersion elements, and a couple of high dispersion elements. With these, the image is sharp, colour-accurate and without much interference. HD Nano multi layer coating reduces flare and it also improves contrast. In addition, the lens' STM focusing motor is fast and quiet. Its shortest focusing distance is 80cm. This v2 version of this lens is more refined and lighter than its predecessor.

The optics are mated to an STM stepper motor that is virtually silent, fast and accurate at full hand speed. The internal focus design helps with fast performance. The lens also features a micro-USB port for firmware updates. The black finish is a stylish finishing touch.

• 23mm with a wide fixed focal length is equivalent to 34,5mm in cinema size terms
• The fast f/1.4 aperture is suitable for a wide range of lighting situations and is quite good at controlling background softness.
• Carefully selected elements make a really good impression
• STM Autofocus engine is fast and accurate
• Electronic contacts transfer Exif data between the lens and the body. In addition, the integrated USB port is handy for upgrades
• 9 dimmer leaves make background softening smooth
• The included backlight protector reduces flare and provides some physical protection
• Corporate updates are easy to do with the integrated microUSB port
• The manual aperture corrector is nice to use

Technical specifications

• focal length: 23mm (35mm equivalent: 34,5mm for APS-C cameras)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Drawing circle: APS-C
• Minimum focusing distance: 60 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.1x
• Viewing angle: 63,4°
• Optical formula: 11 Elements in 10 groups
• Dimmer leaves: 9
• Automatic focus
• Filter size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 65 x 72 mm
• Weight: 260 g