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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE Lens (Sony E)

BH #VIAF2845E • MFR #AF2845E
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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/4.5
  • Starburst Effect
  • Ultrathin and Lightweight
  • Autofocus Design
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for Sony E-mount cameras is a classic lens offering the perfect focal length for street photography. Thanks to its ultrathin and lightweight design, the lens remains almost unnoticed, which is beneficial for obtaining candid shots. When presented with a backlit situation, the lens produces a starburst effect that transforms light rays into spiky beams. An innovative aspect of this lens is the integrated cap, which opens and closes via a slide lever, eliminating worries of losing the cap and providing better protection against dust. Additionally, the lens is protected by multilayer nanocoating that prevents dust, oil, and water damage.
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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Overview

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 for Sony E-mount cameras is a classic lens offering the perfect focal length for street photography. Thanks to its ultrathin and lightweight design, the lens remains almost unnoticed, which is beneficial for obtaining candid shots. When presented with a backlit situation, the lens produces a starburst effect that transforms light rays into spiky beams. An innovative aspect of this lens is the integrated cap, which opens and closes via a slide lever, eliminating worries of losing the cap and providing better protection against dust. Additionally, the lens is protected by multilayer nanocoating that prevents dust, oil, and water damage.

UPC: 784365599002

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Specs

Focal Length
28mm
Aperture
Fixed: f/4.5
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
73.42°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.05' / 0.32 m
Magnification
1:9 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.11x Magnification
Optical Design
6 Elements in 6 Groups
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Dimensions
ø: 2.4 x L: 0.6" / ø: 60.3 x L: 15.3 mm
Weight
0.1 lb / 60 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.425 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.4 x 4.1 x 2.5"

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Reviews

Sort of Groundbreaking

By Omar
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-15

It has obvious limitations... but once crop factors are accounted for, f/4.5 on full frame gathers roughly the same light as an APSC f/2.8 lens like on the Ricoh GR IV and pretty much smokes any 1-inch compact point and shoot. Not to mention that with a full frame, you’ll have higher resolution, IBIS, and better autofocus than most point and shoots, making a large swath of that market arguably redundant. All of this for $99. There is also a shortage of full-frame pancake lenses, depending on lens mount. Even when the camera body is compact (S9, A7CII, etc), lens protrusion often prevents the package from feeling portable and usually ends in “I’ll just use my phone”. This lens solves that problem, making compact full frames actually pocketable, and does it better than almost anything available at the time of writing.

Fine Lens Didn't like the fixed aperature

By Brent
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-19

I liked the size of the lens! Super small and the 28mm is my favorite focal length. I just didn't like the fact that the aperature is fixed to 4.5. There is no way to close the lens down further. that might work for some but for me it was an issue. I returned the lens because of this reason alone. otherwise it was a nice lens.

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