Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.34x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
