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Viltrox unveils $469 13mm F1.4 AF lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

Optics and accessory manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new 13mm F1.4 autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The lens, which offers a roughly 20mm full-frame equivalent focal length, is expected to ship in February.

The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 AF is constructed of 14 elements in 11 groups. It has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm (8.7”), uses a stepping motor (STM) to drive the internal focusing mechanism, features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and uses a 67mm front filter thread. As for measurements, the lens comes in at 74mm (2.9”) in diameter, 90mm (3.5”) long and weighs 420g (14.8oz).

An image of the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 AF lens attached to a Fujifilm X-T2 camera system.

The lens is currently available to pre-order for $469 on Pergear’s online shop. It comes with the lens, a microfiber pouch, front/rear lens caps and a petal-style lens hood. The first orders are expected to ship out in February 2022.


Author:
Gannon Burgett
Source: Dpreview

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