Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm
Its f/1.4 aperture and 10-element optical design with one ED element deliver sharp low-light performance, while the STM autofocus motor and built-in stabilization enable quiet, steady shooting. The lightweight 310g metal body, USB-C firmware upgrades, and near-zero focus breathing add practical versatility for video and stills. Best for Nikon Z APS-C photographers needing a bright, stabilized prime for low-light scenes, close-up details, and hybrid video work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 |
| Focal Length Max | 33 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 33mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm | 86.2 | 46.6 | 84.6 | 57.7 | 53 | 51.3 | 34 | 72.4 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.6 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 76.8 | 96.3 | 88.3 | 73.9 | 78.8 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 76.8 | 98.5 | 59.6 | 64.5 | 78.8 | 94.2 | 87.9 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 45.9 | 32.9 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.5 | 34.9 | 63.5 | 78.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$266
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Price History
Usage Scores
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