Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Sharpness 8
Value for money 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Weight and size 4
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Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds | Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 5 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-coated | multi-layer nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focus direct-drive linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.11x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds0.146score per dollar
vs
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm0.456score per dollar
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
