Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
88 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
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm | Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | nano multi-layer coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.0-5.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | inner focus direct-drive linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 62 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x★ | — |
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)
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.