Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
Weighing just 60g with a pancake-style design and an integrated sliding lens cap, this full-frame 28mm f/4.5 prime is built for near-invisible carry. Its optical formula, featuring two aspherical and two ED elements with multilayer nanocoating, produces a distinct starburst effect from point light sources while maintaining weather-sealed durability. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize an ultra-discreet, always-ready setup for candid shots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong aperture (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong bokeh (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 18-55mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 60 | 297 | 135 | 540 | 200 | 107 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Micro Motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | 54.7 | 66.2 | 99.6 | 61.8 | 52.6 | 66.9 | 34 | 73.8 | 35.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 90.6 | 36.3 | 69.6 | 77 | 83.6 | 73.8 | 94.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.7 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.4 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Compare | 54.7 | 67 | 82.5 | 42.7 | 61.7 | 77 | 83 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 97.5 | 34.6 | 63.1 | 77 | 83.6 | 77.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Usage Scores
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