Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
84 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm0.302score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD0.105score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
