Characterized by its sleek and versatile design, the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM Xis a wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. The flexible wide-angle focal length pairs with the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions and also enables enhanced control over depth of field for isolating subject matter using selective focus techniques. The optical design incorporates a pair of extra-low dispersion elements and a pair of high refractive index elements, which combine to suppress a variety of aberrations and produce high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. An HD Nano multi-layer coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting for greater contrast in bright and backlit conditions.

This compact lens incorporates an STM stepping motor, which produces fast, near-silent, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design also contributes to quick performance. Additionally, the lens features an integrated micro-USB port for making future firmware updates. The lens's white finish matches similarly styled cameras.

APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16    35mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)    Two ED Elements, Two HR Elements    HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating    STM Stepping AF Motor    Integrated USB Port for Firmware Updates    9-Blade Diaphragm

This White Limited-Edition lens has worldwide availability of only 500 lenses.

Prime wide-angle lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 35mm equivalent focal length. Due to its physical design, this lens is not suitable for use on the FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and may scratch the camera body if attached.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field.

Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.

Two high refractive index elements help to control spherical aberrations and reduce distortion in order to realize high sharpness and accurate rendering.

HD Nano multi-layer coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

STM stepping motor enables quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, an internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during use for improved handling and quicker response.

Integrated manual aperture ring for tactile exposure control; this ring also features an 'A' position for automated, camera-based aperture selection.

Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Integrated micro-USB port for firmware updates.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. UV filter for this lens ?

A: You can use anything with a 52mm filter diameter, like this Chiaro 52mm 99UVBTS filter: https://bhpho.to/2Mmyuyy or this B+W 52mm 010 MRC: https://bhpho.to/36anMSY

Q: 2. Any plans to make this for micro 4/3 ?

A: Unfortunately, we are not privy to Viltrox's roadmap for new lenses or new mount configurations for the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF.

Q: 3. Is lens shaper then sigma 20 mm f/1.4 ($799) ? I want to know. True result .

A: Sigma does not make a 20mm Fuji mount lens. But in sharpness this lens is generally sharper, Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E.

Q: 4. What's the difference between V2 and the other version?

A: The V2 is smaller, lighter, the focus is considerably faster and sharper optics.

Q: 5. The description says it's a 13mm lens, but it also says 20mm (35mm Equivalent). Which one is it?

A: The Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF Lens for Sony E is an APS-C format lens with a 1.6x crop factor. This means that the lens is made for cameras with smaller sensors than full-frame cameras, causing the focal length to be narrowed by 1.6x from the standard full-frame (35mm) equivalent.

Q: 6. I am trying to decide between this one and the Fuji 23 mm f1.4. I know it’s 350 vs 899 and trying to understand the trade offs. Is this lens really that good at this price?

A: The Fuji in terms of size, quality, build, and communication for focusing is definitely superior to the Viltrox. Though the Viltrox has price on its side, quality wise, the Fuji is a better build lens.

Q: 7. how wide it is?

A: The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for Sony E is 2.91 inches wide.

Q: 8. Does the lens come with a protective filter?

A: The AF 23mm f/1.4 XF Lens V2 does not include a protective filter. A suitable protective filter is the B+W 52mm XS-Pro UV Haze MRC-Nano 010M Filter, BH # BWUVXSP52 https://bhpho.to/3GjxW3k

Q: 9. Where is this lens made?

A: Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF Lens for Nikon Z is made in China.

Q: 10. Does it have manual focus?

A: Yes, this lens can be used with Manual Focus as well as Auto Focus.