Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Viltrox lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, delivering sharp image quality, solid build, and fast autofocus at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Many users highlight the impressive performance for portraits, landscapes, and street photography, with particular acclaim for the 135mm f/1.8 and 16mm f/1.8 models. A few isolated complaints mention autofocus struggles in low light, vignetting, and minor quality control issues, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Minor chromatic aberration
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus noise audible
Value for money 30
Image quality 28
Build quality 20
Autofocus performance 18
Weight and portability 15
Low light performance 10
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm0.259score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.095score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
