Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount 15mm
Viltrox
83 Overall Score
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount 15mm | Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 15 mm★ | 249 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount 15mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average optical (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount 15mm0.020score per dollar
vs
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm0.027score per dollar
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount 15mm
Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E SELP1650 16-50mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.
