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Viltrox AF AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
The wide f/1.4 aperture and STM autofocus deliver fast, silent operation in a 260g body, making it ideal for handheld shooting. Its 9-blade diaphragm and 0.3m minimum focus distance create smooth bokeh and close-up versatility, earning a 99.2/100 portrait score. Best for portrait and street photographers who want a lightweight prime for low-light environments without full-frame bulk.
Focal length 23mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 260 g
af type STM
lens type prime
65 Overall Score
Price CA$262
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 |
| Focal Length Max | 23 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 23mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 260 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm | 86.6 | 45.3 | 76.5 | 66.8 | 63 | 50 | 44.4 | 34.1 | 83.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
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