Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 28mm f/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
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 3 |
| Groups | 6 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | multilayer nanocoating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Z 28mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
