Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
Retropia
45 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Image quality 7
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Compatibility 3
Vignetting 2
Advertising accuracy 4
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | — | 10 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm0.053score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
