Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
66 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
81 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
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| 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 | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
