Viltrox Pancake 28mm F4.5 28mm
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 55-200mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Pancake 28mm F4.5 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
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 55-200mm
The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR refurbished lens is generally well-received, with many users praising its value, quiet autofocus, and effective vibration reduction. While some note it is not the sharpest lens and has minor build concerns, most find it a great budget-friendly option for casual use, especially for sports and concerts. A few users mention autofocus can be iffy at max zoom, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Quiet autofocus
- Effective vibration reduction
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
Cons
- Not the sharpest lens
- Autofocus iffy at max zoom
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Missing inner seal on refurb
- Higher f-stop compromises low light
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Pancake 28mm F4.5 28mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | nano multi-coating | Super Integrated Coating (SIC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 420 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11X | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Pancake 28mm F4.5 28mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Pancake 28mm F4.5 28mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
