Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 28mm
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Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
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Viltrox AF 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
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | nano multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/28 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)★ | VCM Voice Coil Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 875 mm | 340 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 28mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
