Image: Viltrox Viltrox is expanding its Air series of compact and lightweight lenses with the newly released AF 15mm F1. 7 Air APS-C lens. The latest Viltrox lens features a large F1. 7 aperture and promises quiet autofocus and "rich bokeh" with a focal length ideal for street scenes, landscapes and architecture.
The lens, offering a 22. 5 mm equivalent focal length, is available for Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. It weighs just 180g (6. 3oz) and is only 56. 4mm (2. 2") long. The compact size makes it ideal for smaller APS-C cameras and travel.
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The AF 15mm F1. 7 Air is comprised of 12 elements in 10 groups, which includes 3 ED lenses, 3 HRI lenses and 2 aspherical lenses. Viltrox says that it will maintain clarity and contrast even in difficult lighting conditions. It features nine aperture blades that Viltrox says will produce smooth and "impressive" bokeh and a 58mm filter thread. The front lens is splash-resistant and has a coating to resist oils and liquids.
An STM motor powers autofocus, which will work with eye and face tracking. Viltrox says there is minimal focus breathing, making it ideal for video use as well. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 22. 9cm (9"). It supports EXIF information and features a USB-C port for firmware updates.
As expected for a Viltrox lens, it is also affordable, with an MSRP of $239. It's available for purchase now.
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Press release:
Viltrox AF 15mm F1. 7 Air: Compact Wide-angle Lens With Cinematic Flair
First wide-angle lens in Air series, E/Z/XF mounts available
Shenzhen, China, July 30th, 2025 - Viltrox is pleased to announce the AF 15mm F1. 7 Air, a compact wide-angle lens that offers creative freedom in an ultra-portable format. This pocket-sized, lightweight lens (180g to 195g), designed for APS-C format cameras, offers a wide 84. 9° field of view (equivalent to 22. 5mm in full-frame terms) along with reliable, silent autofocus performance. The Viltrox AF 15mm F1. 7 Air is ideal for capturing expansive street scenes, sweeping landscapes, dramatic architecture, lively vlogging, and atmospheric interior spaces.
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The wide F1. 7 aperture (adjustable down to F16) can deliver clean, bright images in low-light scenes such as dim caf
Viltrox Air Series: A complete photographic toolbox
The new AF 15mm F1. 7 lens has the same compact format as other Viltrox Air series lenses. The Air series now offers a complete lightweight lens toolkit – from wide perspectives to mid-telephoto detailed shots, making a bag of these lenses perfect for creators who need efficiency, portability, and consistent results.
Advanced optics for high-quality images
The AF 15mm F1. 7 Air comprises 12 elements in 10 groups. The lens’s three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements control chromatic aberration, to ensure clean, high-contrast images. Three high-refractive index (HR) elements enhance edge-to-edge sharpness, while two aspherical elements suppress distortion. Together, these optics provide accurate rendering across the frame. Viltrox’s advanced lens coatings reduce flare and ghosting, and capture clarity and contrast – even in challenging lighting.
Easy to use: Great performance out of the box
Affordable and stylish, the Viltrox AF 15mm F1. 7 makes wide-angle photography accessible and enjoyable for all: from beginners to experienced creators. It is perfectly suited for everyday shooting and for creative exploration.
More details and how to buy
For more information, please visit: https://geni. us/15air_pr
Specs
Principal specificationsLens typePrime lensMax Format sizeAPS-C / DXFocal length15 mmImage stabilizationNoLens mountFujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony EApertureMaximum apertureF1. 7Minimum apertureF16Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades9OpticsElements12Groups10Special elements / coatings3 ED, 3 HRI, and 2 ASPHFocusMinimum focus0. 23 m (9. 06″)Maximum magnification0. 1×AutofocusYesMotor typeStepper motorFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight180 g (0. 40 lb)Diameter65 mm (2. 56″)Length56 mm (2. 22″)MaterialsMetalColourBlackFilter thread58 mmHood suppliedYesTripod collarNo. dpreview.com
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