Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
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
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm | Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano Coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
