Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 pancake lens is widely praised for its ultra-compact size, lightweight design, and excellent value, making it a favorite for street photography and travel. Users note it turns a full-frame camera into a highly portable setup, though the fixed f/4.5 aperture and lack of manual focus ring are limiting for some. Image quality is considered good for the price, but low-light performance and autofocus in dim conditions are common drawbacks. A few users reported a stuck rear lens cap or battery drain on certain Sony models, but overall sentiment is positive for its intended casual use.
Pros
- Ultra-compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for the price
- Great for street photography and travel
- Sharp image quality for its class
- Built-in lens cover
Cons
- Fixed f/4.5 aperture
- No manual focus ring
- Poor low-light autofocus
- Battery drain on Sony A5100
- Stuck rear lens cap issue
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one walk-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its silent and smooth STM autofocus, effective image stabilization, and useful zoom range that covers wide-angle to short telephoto. While image quality is considered very good for a kit-level zoom, some reviewers note softness at extreme focal lengths, barrel distortion at 18mm, and a variable aperture that limits low-light performance. Build quality is described as mostly plastic but adequate, though the focus-by-wire manual ring and occasional stiff zoom ring draw criticism.
Pros
- Silent and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Versatile 18-135mm zoom range
- Good image quality for a kit lens
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Softness at extreme focal lengths
- Barrel distortion at 18mm
- Variable aperture limits low-light use
- Focus-by-wire manual ring
- Plastic build feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | NANO USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
