Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 28mm F2 if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.38 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, casual wide shots
Pick the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 140 g lighter (60 g vs 200 g)
- You want a compact lens: 15.3 mm vs 64 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 28mm F2 | Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
2⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
200 g
|
60 g
lighter
|
| Length |
64 mm
|
15.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
60 mm
|
60.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.38 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
6 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VCM
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 28mm F2
A lightweight 28mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2 aperture. Sony offered optional fisheye and ultra-wide converters for it.
Pros
- Small and light at about 200 g
- f/2 aperture
- Optional wide converters available
Cons
- Sharpness is modest wide open
- No stabilization
Our notes
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5
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