Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
Viltrox
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Viltrox lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, delivering sharp image quality, solid build, and fast autofocus at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Many users highlight the impressive performance for portraits, landscapes, and street photography, with particular acclaim for the 135mm f/1.8 and 16mm f/1.8 models. A few isolated complaints mention autofocus struggles in low light, vignetting, and minor quality control issues, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Minor chromatic aberration
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus noise audible
Value for money 30
Image quality 28
Build quality 20
Autofocus performance 18
Weight and portability 15
Low light performance 10
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 396 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:3★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm0.442score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM0.116score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 14/4.0 FE 14mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
