Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
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 56mm F1.7 56mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating | Multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 56 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 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
