Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm
Its f/1.4 aperture and 10-element optical design with one ED element deliver sharp low-light performance, while the STM autofocus motor and built-in stabilization enable quiet, steady shooting. The lightweight 310g metal body, USB-C firmware upgrades, and near-zero focus breathing add practical versatility for video and stills. Best for Nikon Z APS-C photographers needing a bright, stabilized prime for low-light scenes, close-up details, and hybrid video work.
About This Lens
Its f/1.4 aperture and 10-element optical design with one ED element deliver sharp low-light performance, while the STM autofocus motor and built-in stabilization enable quiet, steady shooting. The lightweight 310g metal body, USB-C firmware upgrades, and near-zero focus breathing add practical versatility for video and stills. Best for Nikon Z APS-C photographers needing a bright, stabilized prime for low-light scenes, close-up details, and hybrid video work.
- Focal length 33mm
- Max aperture 16
- Mount Canon EF-M
- Weight g 270
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 |
| Focal Length Max | 33 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 33mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 55-200mm | 35mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 255 | 363 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF AF 33mm f/1.4 M 33mm | 54.5 | 44.8 | 75.3 | 58 | 54.7 | 49.4 | 34.1 | 67.7 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.1 | 58.9 | 86 | 98.9 | 76.7 | 99.6 | 89.3 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 76.7 | 99.2 | 67.7 | 81.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.6 | 74.4 | 71 | 91.2 | 71 | 95.7 | 89.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.3 | 77.2 | 81.4 | 66.6 | 71 | 85.4 | 67.7 | 92.7 |
| Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed Compare | 86.9 | 91.6 | 51.8 | 96 | 42.5 | 94.2 | 34.1 | 89.3 | 81.4 |
Usage Scores
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