Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 FE
Key differences
- —The FE 28mm F2 is 167g lighter (200g vs 367g).
- —The AF 28mm F1.8 FE is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2 (≈0.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 28mm F1.8 FE cost $71 less ($379 vs $450).
- —For close-ups the FE 28mm F2 reaches 0.16× vs 0.10×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F2
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 200g◆
- 367g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 64.0 × 60.0mm
- 70.0 × 88.2mm
- Volume
- 193 cm³◆
- 339 cm³
- Density
- 1.04 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀49mm
- ⌀55mm
- Min focus
- 0.25m◆
- 0.37m
- Max magnification
- 0.16×◆
- 0.10×
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- STM (Lead Screw)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2015
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $450
- $379◆
- Sharpness
- 8.0◆
- 7.9
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0◆
- 7.1
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6◆
- 7.0
- Build / Sealing
- 7.5
- 7.7◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.5
Performance overlay
- FE 28mm F2
- AF 28mm F1.8 FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.