Viltrox 13mm f1.4 13mm
With a 13mm focal length, f/1.4 maximum aperture, and built-in stabilization, this lens captures bright, stable ultra-wide shots in low light, while the stepless STM motor and manual aperture ring ensure smooth video focus pulls. The 22cm minimum focus distance enables creative, dramatic close-ups without weighing down gimbals at just 454g. It’s best for Nikon Z APS-C vloggers and street photographers who need a fast prime with reliable eye-tracking autofocus and flicker-free aperture control.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 13 |
| Focal Length Max | 13 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 220 |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x |
vs Competition
The field has shifted. The Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS now leads with absurd range and solid stabilization. Tamron's Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC VXD brings fast, quiet autofocus to the superzoom party. The Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR remains a sharp, reliable workhorse for crop sensors. Panasonic's LUMIX S S-R28200 gives full-frame L-mount shooters a flexible travel option. Canon's EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM still holds its own with snappy Nano USM focus. This lens now faces stiffer, more modern competition across the board.
| Spec | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 13mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 13mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 415 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 13mm | 86 | 97.1 | 57.1 | 26.1 | 81.8 | 96.8 | 81.4 | 34 | 74.1 | 80.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.5 | 57.7 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.8 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.8 | 81.4 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.7 | 73.5 | 71.6 | 90.9 | 74.4 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86 | 78 | 45.8 | 33 | 79.1 | 79.8 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
