Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Specifications
| Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 16 |
| Groups | 4 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | multi-layer nano coatings | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm0.457score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.156score per dollar
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
