Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 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
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | HD Nano Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | DSM digital stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 340 mm | 23 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF 28mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
