Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional image quality, solid build, and great value. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and low-light performance, though a few report autofocus glitches or defects. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic alternative to more expensive Nikon lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
Cons
- Occasional autofocus tracking drops
- Defective unit reported (FEE error)
- Fixed aperture limitation
- Not as sharp as Nikkor 50mm 1.8 S
- Soft and slow focus for astrophotography
Image quality 10
Build quality 6
Value for money 8
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 3
Defects and reliability 2
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
No current pricing available
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Scores 66 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
