Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
72 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens is widely praised for its ultra-compact size, lightweight design, and excellent value, making it a favorite for street photography and travel. Users note it turns a full-frame camera into a highly portable setup, though the fixed f/4.5 aperture and lack of manual focus ring are limiting for some. Image quality is considered good for the price, but low-light performance and autofocus in dim conditions are common drawbacks. A few users reported a stuck rear lens cap or battery drain on certain Sony models, but overall sentiment is positive for its intended casual use.
Pros
- Ultra-compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for the price
- Great for street photography and travel
- Sharp image quality for its class
- Built-in lens cover
Cons
- Fixed f/4.5 aperture
- No manual focus ring
- Poor low-light autofocus
- Battery drain on Sony A5100
- Stuck rear lens cap issue
Portability 12
Value for money 10
Image quality 8
Fixed aperture 5
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano Coating | Multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 56 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.
