Viltrox AF 28/4.5 FE 28mm
Weighing just 60g with a pancake-style design and an integrated sliding lens cap, this full-frame 28mm f/4.5 prime is built for near-invisible carry. Its optical formula, featuring two aspherical and two ED elements with multilayer nanocoating, produces a distinct starburst effect from point light sources while maintaining weather-sealed durability. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize an ultra-discreet, always-ready setup for candid shots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong macro (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | f/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 28/4.5 FE 28mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | FotoZ KZ-03 | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-50mm | - | 18-135mm | 16-24mm | 35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/5.6 | - | f/16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 60 | 135 | 320 | 98 | 119 | 170 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | STM | Micro Motor | - | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | wide-angle | zoom | wide-angle | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 28/4.5 FE 28mm | 54.6 | 60.3 | 99.7 | 65.3 | 56.6 | 60.9 | 15.8 | 33.6 | 73.9 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 91.7 | 42.3 | 71.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.9 | 94.9 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.3 | 79.7 | 0 | 33.6 | 67.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.6 | 91.5 | 80.2 | 58.7 | 0 | 95.8 | 39 | 83.2 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 54.6 | 68.4 | 94.6 | 99.8 | 40.3 | 69.8 | 44.2 | 67.5 | 59.8 | 83.2 |
| Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR Compare | 86.9 | 41.2 | 95.4 | 31.4 | 64.3 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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