Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
69 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm0.435score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.363score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
