The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE and the Sony 28mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 28mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE with a length of 20mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 28mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE's 60mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE weighs 88g, which means it is 97g (52%) lighter than the Sony 28mm F2.8 which has a weight of 185g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 28mm F2.8 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE has the fastest aperture of
F4.5, the Sony 28mm F2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
