Viltrox AF AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
Weighing just 80g with a pancake design and weather sealing, this 28mm f/4.5 prime fits any Nikon Z full-frame body almost unnoticed. Its integrated slide cap eliminates lost lens caps, while the fast autofocus and starburst effect suit candid shooting. Best for street photographers who prioritize a discreet, lightweight walkaround lens over maximum aperture.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/4.5
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 60 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
68 Overall Score
Price €106
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 60 | 540 | 135 | 515 | 210 | 107 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Stepping Motor | STM | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | 55.1 | 69.2 | 99.6 | 61.9 | 52.7 | 69.8 | 30.1 | 34 | 74.1 | 35.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55.1 | 88.1 | 64 | 85.5 | 91 | 85.9 | 81.2 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 90.2 | 36.7 | 69.6 | 79.7 | 0 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 94.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.2 | 79.7 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 55.1 | 16.2 | 89.6 | 82.1 | 72.2 | 25.3 | 91.6 | 93.3 | 88.1 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 97.6 | 34.9 | 63.2 | 79.7 | 0 | 83.5 | 78 | 80.7 |
Price
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