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Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E

BH #VIAF2418FE • MFR #AF 24/1.8 FE
 12 reviews
Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens / Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • 2 Aspherical Elements, 3 ED Elements
  • 3 High Refractive Index Elements
Characterized by its sleek design, the 24mm f/1.8 Lens from Viltrox is a 24mm wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony E full-frame mirrorless cameras. The flexible wide-angle focal length pairs with the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions and enables enhanced control over depth of field for isolating subject matter using selective focus techniques. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements, which combine to suppress a variety of aberrations and produce high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. Three high refractive index elements are included to suppress a variety of aberrations and distortion and an HD Nano multi-layer coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting for greater contrast in bright and backlit conditions.
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Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Overview

Characterized by its sleek design, the 24mm f/1.8 Lens from Viltrox is a 24mm wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony E full-frame mirrorless cameras. The flexible wide-angle focal length pairs with the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions and enables enhanced control over depth of field for isolating subject matter using selective focus techniques. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements, which combine to suppress a variety of aberrations and produce high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. Three high refractive index elements are included to suppress a variety of aberrations and distortion and 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. The lens features durable metal construction, and an integrated USB Type-C port for future firmware updates.

Prime wide-angle lens designed for full-frame Sony E mirrorless cameras; however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field.
Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements help to control spherical aberrations and reduce distortion in order to realize high sharpness and accurate rendering.
Three high refractive index elements help to control spherical aberrations and reduce distortion in order to realize high sharpness and accurate rendering.
When used for astrophotography, the combination of aspherical elements and highly refractive ED elements greatly reduce radial glare to accurately render point light sources with clear colors.
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.
Eye Autofocus supported on enabled cameras.
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 USB Type-C port for firmware updates.
UPC: 778469116081

Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
24mm (35mm Equivalent: 36mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8" / 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.1x
Optical Design
11 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 3.3" / 70 x 85 mm
Weight
12 oz / 340 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6 x 6.2 x 5.6"

Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Reviews

Does not work on Z9 after FW4

By Albert
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-23

The lens was great for the price until FW4 for the Z9 when it stopped working. I've written in to Viltrox asking if they'd update the lens to work with the Z9 post FW4 and no response. Now I'm left with a brick. The aperture cannot be changed when mounted to the camera body, I'm guessing Nikon cut the electronic feed from camera body to various gelded third party lenses. While it worked, it was a slow-focusing lens, but nice to have f/1.8 for low light usage. Now, the only alternative is the $1K Nikkor Z glass.

Fantastic and economic

By Vasgen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-14

I purchased Z mount to use on Nikon Z6ii. I photograph events and my main lens is S series 24-120, I needed a lens for low light situations therefore I bought 24 mm viltrox lens. I have no re grates with my purchase.

Great lens for the cost

By Allen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-09

I bought this lens to shoot the stars with, and let me say how happy I am. This has turned into my favorite Astro lens, replacing my 15mm. The stars came out sharp and clear. Like I said in my other review....love my Z6ii hate Nikons lens prices. With the price point of this I was able to snag 2 Viltrox primes compared to 1 Nikon.

Beyond the price a great lens

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-04

Even after reading positive reviews, I was pleasantly surprised at the sharpness of the photos that took in with the Viltrox mounted on my Nikon Z5. I can only recommend highly.

High quality value lens!

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-23

I purchased this mainly for video for my Nikon Z6. It performs comparably to my other Nikon brand Z primes (35mm f1.8 for example) in terms of speed of focusing and shooting experience. I haven't pixel peeped the photos taken with this lens but for video it works very well and quietly. Build quality is tight and excellent. Viltrox is a leader in value/quality ratio in my opinion. In addition to being significantly lower price than the Nikon brand equivalent Z lens, this lens is actually a little more compact in size which I like for gimbal use.

About as good as it gets for value

By Pierre
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-08

I run this lens for video recording in my studio, mainly streaming content - Youtube Style.... Camera is Z6 II with this lens. Focus is rock solid, silent, and gives a fantastic blown out background when stopped all the way to 1.8. So in my use this is perfectly fine. I have not done any landscape stuff with it yet. But so far so good.

At the sale price a no brainer

By Stevan
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-14

Phone-size wide angle with pro detail. Compact, perfect walk around on a serious camera. Amazing really.

Lens broke imme after warranty

By gowri sankar
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-08

Exactly one year after I purchased, the lens broke. I have Nikon z9. It works with all other lenses. But when I put in Viltrox, it changes automatically to Manual focus and loses the ability to change Aperture. I read reviews in many places apparently it's an existing issue. Save your money and get native Z lenses.

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I was about to buy this lens until I realized ...

I was about to buy this lens until I realized there is no rubber gasket around the lens mount to seal out dust and moisture, correct? :(
Asked by: E
Unfortunately, the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E would lack any weather sealing at the mount.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-07-19

Auto Focus ?

Auto Focus ?
Asked by: Mohammed
Yes, the Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony Full Frame E Mount is an autofocus lens.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2022-01-07

Will this work on an APS-C body?

Will this work on an APS-C body?
Asked by: Luke
Yes. This will work on a Sony E-Mount camera.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-01-27

is it wheather, dust and moisture resistant?

is it wheather, dust and moisture resistant?
Asked by: Juan
There is no mention of any weather seal or resistance on the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2023-06-19

why doesn't it work on my ZFC?

why doesn't it work on my ZFC?
Asked by: eden
I had to update the lens's firmware and after I did everything is working perfectly!
Answered by: eden
Date published: 2023-08-16

Will it work on Nikon z50?

Will it work on Nikon z50?
Asked by: Ruth
Yes this lens is compatible. Just remember that the Z50 is a cropped sensor camera so you're not seeing 24mm you'll be seeing 36mm.
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2021-10-03

A few degrees of angle of view of the lens when ...

A few degrees of angle of view of the lens when it is on a crop sensor like the Z50?
Asked by: gavriel
The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon Z would roughly have a 60 degree diagonal angle of view on a Nikon APS-C camera like the Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-11-08
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