Viltrox’s Final Air Series Lenses

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Viltrox has closed out their lightweight Air Series with the launch of two new autofocus lenses: the AF 9mm f/2.8 Air for APS-C cameras and the AF 14mm f/4.0 Air for full-frame systems. Both follow the same lightweight design philosophy that made the Air Series popular among photographers who prefer gear that doesn’t weigh a ton.

The AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is the first ultra-wide in the series with a 113.8° field of view, roughly equivalent to 13.5mm on full-frame. Weighing 175 g for Sony E and 190 g for Nikon Z, it is also one of the lightest autofocus lenses of its type. Inside, the optical design uses a mix of ED, HRI, and aspherical elements to cut down on chromatic aberration and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. The f/2.8 aperture adds low-light versatility, and with a minimum focusing distance of 0.13 m, it allows for some creative close-up compositions. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with eye and face detection included, while video users will appreciate the minimal focus breathing.

For full-frame shooters, the AF 14mm f/4.0 Air offers a 112.6° angle of view. Despite being wider than the 9mm, it still weighs 170 g for Sony FE and 185 g for Nikon Z. It uses a similar optical formula with multi-coated ED, HRI, and aspherical elements to handle flare and ghosting. Autofocus runs on a STM motor, and like the 9mm, it supports 58mm filters and firmware updates via USB-C. Both lenses also include basic weather sealing for durability. The AF 9mm f/2.8 Air and AF 14mm f/4.0 Air are available for $199 (€229 / £190).

You can see full details on Viltrox’s website here