Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron
86 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm | Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.85 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:2.6★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm0.086score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G20.015score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm offers 5.7x better value for money
Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm
Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air 14mm wins 3 specs while Tamron Di III VC VXD G2 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 wins 4.
