Viltrox 24mm f1.8 AF Z Sample Images

I’ve posted a more detailed hands-on review separately. I’m posting here a larger collection of sample images that I’ve taken with Viltrox AF 24mm f1.8 Z wide-angle prime lens.

It comes in Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount versions. I’ve been using the Nikon Z version on a Nikon Z8.

Quick overview of the Viltrox AF 24mm f1.8 Z

I’ve found the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z to be a competent, workmanlike wide prime. Factor in the $379 price, and it becomes a very compelling option — especially for Nikon Z and Sony E shooters.

A fast 24mm prime is a favorite of mine for its versatility — contextual framing, low-light capability, and subject separation when close. I’ve been steadily testing Viltrox lenses, some better than others. This one’s solid, though not without issues.

Build quality is good: metal barrel, compact form, smooth manual focus. The aperture ring is rough and lacks click stops (except for the “A” setting, which also lacks a lock). It’s easy to accidentally bump it off “A,” which is annoying in the field.

Autofocus is reasonably quick — not snappy, but much better than Viltrox’s 50mm f/1.8. Image quality is solid with no glaring flaws, though Lightroom’s auto-enabled lens profile masks most optical shortcomings. In everyday use, it holds up well.

However, there’s a critical problem: on my Nikon Z8, autofocus disables after the camera sleeps. Power cycling or reattaching the lens resets it, but that’s a pretty major issue for me. Some other Viltrox Z lenses don’t have this issue, but this one (and the 50mm) does.

Sample images

Here’s the gear I used to shoot these photos.

Here are some sample images I’ve taken with this lens. You can click on each image for a closer look at the full-size version.

One thing to note: these were all shot in RAW and processed in Lightroom Classic. And when you import the photos, the lens profile is enabled by default. I’ve left it enabled, which will mask any analog optical issues such as chromatic aberration, lens distortion, or lens vignetting. But I’ve left it enabled because I think that’s how much shooters would use it (and I would). And my objective here isn’t to do technical lab tests but rather to see how it performs in real-world, everyday shooting.

Price & availability

With an MSRP of $379, the price is certainly attractive. But prices on imported goods, especially from China, are in flux at the moment, so it’s worth double-checking the current price.

There are versions for Nikon Z mount and Sony E mount. I’ve been using the Z-mount version on a Nikon Z8.

Check the current price and availability at:

• B&H Photo

You can also find them directly on Viltrox’s store.