After weeks of real-world shooting on a Nikon Z8, this fast, sharp ultra-wide has become one of my favorite Viltrox lenses yet. Here's my hands-on take on the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 AF Z, including sample images and how it stacks up against pricier alternatives.
The Viltrox 16mm f1.8 AF Z manages to be good, cost-effective, and fun to shoot with, which is a great combination. I've been out putting it to the test on my Nikon Z8, and here are some sample images to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
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