Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 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 f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| 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 | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano Coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| 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★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
