Viltrox’s New 28mm f/4.5 Lens For Nikon Z

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Viltrox has released the AF 28mm f/4.5 “Chip” lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras, and it’s the tiniest full-frame lens they’ve ever made. At just 16.8mm thick and weighing a featherlight 80g, it’s basically a body cap that shoots. It’s designed for those who want a truly pocketable setup without sacrificing full-frame image quality. While the fixed f/4.5 aperture won’t win any low-light battles, it’s perfectly usable for daytime street, travel, and documentary work.

Surprisingly, it’s got autofocus. Viltrox says it’s quick and accurate and the internal design features six elements in six groups, including two ED and two aspherical elements to help keep things sharp and controlled. There’s even a built-in sliding cover instead of a lens cap, so you don’t have to fumble with accessories.

At 28mm, it hits that sweet spot between wide and natural, so it should be great for shooting everyday scenes without too much distortion. It's also the kind of lens you can leave on your camera all day without even noticing it’s there. The Nikon Z version joins the Sony E-mount version released last year, and just like that one, it’s $99 and already available.

You can see full details and sample shots on Viltrox’s website here