Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Sharpness 8
Value for money 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Weight and size 4
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 14 |
| Groups | 4 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | multi-layer nano coatings | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Two XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm | 14 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm0.317score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm0.067score per dollar
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
