Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 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
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
