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 |
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 33mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 24-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 805 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | Nano USM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| 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 | 54.4 | 44.3 | 75.1 | 57.9 | 54.9 | 49 | 34.2 | 68.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.4 | 83.8 | 58.9 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.4 | 99.6 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.2 | 96.4 | 87.7 | 74.8 | 76.4 | 99.2 | 68.1 | 81.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.2 | 51.5 | 81.3 | 97.1 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 74.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.4 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.3 | 70.7 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 99.5 |
| Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Compare | 94.6 | 85.7 | 45.4 | 44 | 95.5 | 83.2 | 80.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
Usage Scores
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