Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Viltrox lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, delivering sharp image quality, solid build, and fast autofocus at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Many users highlight the impressive performance for portraits, landscapes, and street photography, with particular acclaim for the 135mm f/1.8 and 16mm f/1.8 models. A few isolated complaints mention autofocus struggles in low light, vignetting, and minor quality control issues, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Minor chromatic aberration
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus noise audible
Value for money 30
Image quality 28
Build quality 20
Autofocus performance 18
Weight and portability 15
Low light performance 10
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 3 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.