--- product_id: 697156176 title: "VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji" brand: "viltrox" price: "R3698" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Viltrox" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/697156176-viltrox-28mm-f4-5-ultra-thin-pancake-lens-x-mount store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Precision autofocus system 15.3mm ultra-thin profile 60g featherweight build VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji **Brand:** viltrox **Price:** R3698 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Slim, sharp, and seriously sleek — your Fuji’s new best friend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji by viltrox - **How much does it cost?** R3698 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/697156176-viltrox-28mm-f4-5-ultra-thin-pancake-lens-x-mount) ## Best For - viltrox enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted viltrox brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pocket-Sized Power:** Ultra-thin 15.3mm design fits effortlessly in your daily carry—never miss a moment. - • **Featherlight Freedom:** At just 60g, this lens redefines portability for the on-the-go creative professional. - • **Pinpoint Precision AF:** Advanced autofocus delivers razor-sharp images and smooth video capture every time. - • **Built to Brave the Streets:** Durable metal barrel crafted for the rigors of travel, street, and sports photography. - • **Creative Wide-Angle Vision:** 28mm focal length offers a versatile, tension-filled perspective that fuels your artistic edge. ## Overview The VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens for Fujifilm X-mount is a groundbreaking wide-angle prime lens combining an ultra-thin 15.3mm profile and lightweight 60g body with precision autofocus. Designed for APS-C sensors, it features a durable metal barrel, multi-layer coatings for clarity, and a unique front port that creates stunning starburst effects. Ideal for street, travel, and video creators seeking professional quality in a pocket-sized form factor. ## Description desertcart.com : VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji : Electronics Review: i think I’m going to sell my Fuji 23mm now. Well done Viltrox! - Wow I’m glad I bought this lens. I read and watched others reviews and took a chance. Its a well built, sharp lens with great AF. Works great for photo & video. I think I’m going to sell my Fuji 23mm lens. My background is that I’ve had a photography company for 17 years, I shoot with Nikon full frame cameras & lenses. For travel & every day I’d much rather shoot w/ my Fuji mirrorless system. They are, fun, lightweight and I love the film look straight out of the camera. I have shot with really good Nikon and Fuji glass and I can say that this lens a very good value. I’ve paid more than double for lenses that arent half as good. The only negatives as others have mentioned are the minimum focus distance could be better (like 15.7”) & it has some vignetting at larger apertures. Both of those issues are easy to deal with. I actually like vignetting sometimes. You can also remove it easily in Photoshop or LR. The positives are sharp photos, great out of focus areas, subject separation, quick & accurate autofocus for photo and video, quiet AF, great build quality and excellent low light performance. The 23mm (35mm equiv) is a great focal length too. It’s great for landscapes, walk around/ travel, wide portraits , cars, music performance, video, vlogging and more. For around $300 its a steal! I’m probably going to now buy the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 which has received many good reviews also. Well done Viltrox. Finally a 3rd party stepping up for Fuji! I can’t wait to see what else they come out with. Review: Great Third Party Alternative Lens for Fujifilm X-mount - I added the Fujifilm X-T3 to my Arsenal almost a year ago so that l would have a light weight camera for personal captures. Since I wasn't ready to spend a lot of money on lenses and other peripherals I looked for a third party lens alternative. When I heard about Viltrox lenses I decided to give them a chance. So far I own the 23, 33, 56 and 85mm lenses for Fujifilm (this alone should tell you how much I like these lenses). They are priced just right for my budget and I have found their construction and image quality are great too. Of the four, the 23 and 33 are the sharpest followed by the 56 then 85mm. For this review, the 33 is sharp well made and the images I am getting are on par with my other camera brands. I like the 33mm because it is light and is in the 50mm focal range so I can use it for just about anything from portraiture to street photography. I haven't noticed any loud noises when focusing so it might perform just as well in video (not tested). The apeture ring does not lock so there is a possibility that your fingers may change the apeture position while in use. The Bokeh is busy sometimes swirly and not as smooth as other lenses I've used but still okay. If you have a fuji camera and are looking for a lower priced but capable lens alternative I recommend the Viltrox lens offerings. ## Features - ❤【Extremely Thin & Lightweight】Viltrox 28mm f4.5 for fuji is the thinnest and lightest lens of viltrox so far,the diameter of the lens is 60.3mm,the thickness of the lens is 15.3mm,and the whole lens is only 60g.With the thin and light lens body,viltrox 28mm x-mount brings unprecedented shooting experience for photographers,and allows powerful professional lenses to be carried in the pocket.It can also be carried in your pocket. - ❤【Precision AF】The viltrox 28mm f/4.5 xf lens is designed with multi-layer coating to minimise light interference and ensure sharp and clear images,and the viltrox ultra-thin lens for fuji delivers precision and agility with every shutter click thanks to its efficient and precise af system and lightweight body. - ❤【Subtle Design】Viltrox af 28mm f4.5 xf chips-size ultra-thin Lens Innovative toggle-opening cap design with built-in lens cap,no need to worry about losing the lens cap.The af viltrox 28mm for fuji is equipped with a usb upgrading port,which is ready for the compatibility with the ever-evolving E-mount cameras.Adopts unique front port design,allowing the lens to present a fascinating starburst when facing a backlit point light source. - ❤【Unique Perspective Effect】Pancake Lens for fuji with a focal length of 28mm,the lens has a versatile wide-angle perspective and a tension-filled perspective effect,which has been favoured by countless street photographers and can provide a wealth of creative space. - ❤【Durable Construction】The full frame lens for fuji lens features a metal barrel that stands up to the rigours of daily use and travel.It makes the ultra-thin pancake lens for fuji more adaptable to sports photography in street photography or travel photography. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DTJXK1DM | | Best Sellers Rank | #95 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses | | Brand | VILTROX | | Built-In Media | US28-45-x | | Camera Lens | 28mm f4.5 for Fuji | | Camera Lens Description | 28mm f4.5 for Fuji | | Compatible Camera Models | Fujifilm X-series cameras | | Compatible Camera Mount | Fujifilm X | | Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 688 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Automatic | | Focal Length Description | Ultra wide Angle 28 mm | | Focus Type | Auto Focus | | Image stabilization | No image stabilization | | Lens | Wide Angle | | Lens Design | Prime | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 28 millimeters | | Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | | Lens Type | Wide Angle | | Manufacturer | VILTROX | | Manufacturer Part Number | us28-45-X | | Maximum Aperture | 4.5 f_stop | | Maximum Focal Length | 28 millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Aperture | 28 | | Minimum Focal Length | 28 millimeters | | Model Name | VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Photo Filter Size | 6 centimeters | | Screen Size | 6 centimeters | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Viewfinder Type | LCD screen | | Warranty Description | 6 Years Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** VILTROX - **Camera Lens Description:** 28mm f4.5 for Fuji - **Compatible Mountings:** Fujifilm X - **Focal Length Description:** Ultra wide Angle 28 mm - **Lens Type:** Wide Angle ## Images ![VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sx+dPUrEL.jpg) ![VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HYTyvXv7L.jpg) ![VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ne5pLAfiL.jpg) ![VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pU3RnQ3JL.jpg) ![VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712t1mq3eeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i think I’m going to sell my Fuji 23mm now. Well done Viltrox! *by W***. on July 8, 2020* Wow I’m glad I bought this lens. I read and watched others reviews and took a chance. Its a well built, sharp lens with great AF. Works great for photo & video. I think I’m going to sell my Fuji 23mm lens. My background is that I’ve had a photography company for 17 years, I shoot with Nikon full frame cameras & lenses. For travel & every day I’d much rather shoot w/ my Fuji mirrorless system. They are, fun, lightweight and I love the film look straight out of the camera. I have shot with really good Nikon and Fuji glass and I can say that this lens a very good value. I’ve paid more than double for lenses that arent half as good. The only negatives as others have mentioned are the minimum focus distance could be better (like 15.7”) & it has some vignetting at larger apertures. Both of those issues are easy to deal with. I actually like vignetting sometimes. You can also remove it easily in Photoshop or LR. The positives are sharp photos, great out of focus areas, subject separation, quick & accurate autofocus for photo and video, quiet AF, great build quality and excellent low light performance. The 23mm (35mm equiv) is a great focal length too. It’s great for landscapes, walk around/ travel, wide portraits , cars, music performance, video, vlogging and more. For around $300 its a steal! I’m probably going to now buy the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 which has received many good reviews also. Well done Viltrox. Finally a 3rd party stepping up for Fuji! I can’t wait to see what else they come out with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Third Party Alternative Lens for Fujifilm X-mount *by C***3 on May 19, 2021* I added the Fujifilm X-T3 to my Arsenal almost a year ago so that l would have a light weight camera for personal captures. Since I wasn't ready to spend a lot of money on lenses and other peripherals I looked for a third party lens alternative. When I heard about Viltrox lenses I decided to give them a chance. So far I own the 23, 33, 56 and 85mm lenses for Fujifilm (this alone should tell you how much I like these lenses). They are priced just right for my budget and I have found their construction and image quality are great too. Of the four, the 23 and 33 are the sharpest followed by the 56 then 85mm. For this review, the 33 is sharp well made and the images I am getting are on par with my other camera brands. I like the 33mm because it is light and is in the 50mm focal range so I can use it for just about anything from portraiture to street photography. I haven't noticed any loud noises when focusing so it might perform just as well in video (not tested). The apeture ring does not lock so there is a possibility that your fingers may change the apeture position while in use. The Bokeh is busy sometimes swirly and not as smooth as other lenses I've used but still okay. If you have a fuji camera and are looking for a lower priced but capable lens alternative I recommend the Viltrox lens offerings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended... *by G***G on July 26, 2026* I have another Viltrox lens and like it. However, it is a fairly large 28mm prime...and is too big to allow pocket carry with my Fuji X-A1. This lens fits the bill perfectly. The combination is most pocketable and the photos are still better than average for what it is. Recommended...especially for the price... ## Frequently Bought Together - VILTROX 28mm F4.5 Ultra-Thin Pancake Lens X-Mount Auto Focus 28 mm f/4.5 XF Chips-Size APS-C Wide Angle Lens for Fuji - SMALLRIG X-M5 Handgrip L-Shape Grip for FUJIFILM X-M5, Built-in Quick Release Plate for Arca, Lightweight Silicone Side Handle, Includes Windshield with Cold Shoe Adapter (Sliver) - 4875 - SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-256G-GN4IN, Dark gray/Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/697156176-viltrox-28mm-f4-5-ultra-thin-pancake-lens-x-mount](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/697156176-viltrox-28mm-f4-5-ultra-thin-pancake-lens-x-mount) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*