Quick answer
Pick the Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 if you want an ultra-portable walk-around prime for street or everyday shots. Go with the Viltrox AF 14mm F4 if you need the widest possible view for landscapes, interiors, or creative close-ups.
Portability vs field of view
The 28mm F4.5 is designed to be incredibly thin (15.3mm) and light (60g), making it ideal for slipping into a pocket or small bag. The 14mm F4, at 170g and a conventional lens shape, is still compact but noticeably larger and heavier.
The trade-off is angle of view: the 14mm F4 offers a 112.6° field of view for expansive scenes, while the 28mm F4.5 gives a more natural perspective (roughly 75°) that works well for general photography.
Autofocus and close-up capabilities
Both lenses feature fast, quiet autofocus, but the 14mm F4 adds dedicated Eye and Face AF for portraits and video. The 14mm also has a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m, enabling creative wide-angle close-ups.
The 28mm’s autofocus is efficient for everyday shooting, but detailed specs on its close-up capability are not supplied. For extreme close-ups or group shots with wide coverage, the 14mm F4 is the better tool.
Trade-offs to consider
- Portability: 28mm F4.5: 60g, 15.3mm thick. 14mm F4: 170g, conventional size. The 28mm wins on pocketability; the 14mm is still lightweight for its wide coverage.
- Angle of view: 14mm F4 offers 112.6° for expansive landscapes and interiors; the 28mm F4.5 gives a moderate wide-angle (~75°) that suits street and casual use.
- Close-up versatility: 14mm F4 focuses as near as 0.13m for wide-angle close-ups. No supplied close-up spec for the 28mm F4.5, so the 14mm has an advantage for creative macro-like shots. The 14mm F4 offers a versatile close-up capability the 28mm likely lacks.
- Autofocus features: Both have fast AF, but the 14mm F4 includes Eye and Face AF for portraits and video. The 28mm’s AF is efficient for singles but no special tracking modes are specified. If you shoot people or vlog, the 14mm F4’s Eye/Face AF is a practical bonus.
Key specifications at a glance
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Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5: Weighs only 60g and measures 15.3mm, making it the lightest and thinnest Viltrox lens. You can slip your camera into a small bag or even a jacket pocket without adding bulk, ideal for minimalist travel or street photography.
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5
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Viltrox AF 14mm F4: 112.6° field of view and minimum focus distance of 0.13m for creative angles. It captures vast landscapes and tight interior spaces, and lets you get dramatically close to subjects for exaggerated wide-angle perspectives.
Viltrox AF 14mm F4
Which lens fits you?
Best for
- Ultra-light travelers and street shooters who want a discreet lens that barely adds weight
- Photographers who need the widest view for landscapes, architecture, and tight interiors
Not ideal for
- Those who need a compact, general-purpose walk-around lens — the 28mm F4.5 is better suited for that role