Viltrox Z 13mm f/1.4

The Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 is a remarkable ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C format mirrorless cameras, including Nikon Z mount. With an equivalent focal length of approximately 19.5mm, it offers a sweeping field of view that is ideal for landscape, architecture, and interior photography. Its standout feature is the very bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which makes it an exceptional performer in low-light conditions and a fantastic choice for astrophotography, allowing for the capture of detailed night skies with minimal noise. This wide aperture also provides creative control over depth of field, enabling soft, blurred backgrounds that make subjects pop. The lens features a sophisticated optical design with ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and aspherical elements to effectively control chromatic aberrations, distortion, and other optical artifacts, ensuring high sharpness and clarity across the frame. The autofocus is driven by a quiet and smooth STM stepping motor, which provides fast and reliable performance for both still photos and video recording, with minimal focus breathing. The build quality is robust, featuring an all-metal construction that feels durable and premium. It also includes a clicked aperture ring that can be de-clicked for smooth iris adjustments during video shooting, a feature often found on more expensive cinema lenses. For APS-C shooters looking for a high-quality, fast, and wide prime, the Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 offers an incredible value and performance.