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 | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Sigma Contemporary SIG5614DCDNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 33mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 50mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 1.4 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 92 | 255 | 515 | 369 | 280 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle | prime |
| 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 |
| 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 2166 Compare | 54.4 | 68.9 | 77.1 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 70.7 | 85.3 | 68.1 | 92.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 74.2 | 47.2 | 33.2 | 80.3 | 76.4 | 96 | 89.4 | 92.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.8 | 95.9 | 63.3 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.6 | 34.2 | 60.8 | 81.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary SIG5614DCDNC Compare | 86.8 | 96.4 | 84.4 | 51.1 | 62 | 96.2 | 34.2 | 89.4 | 35.9 |
Usage Scores
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