Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Air 9mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Air 9mm
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji X mount receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and excellent build quality at a budget price. A few users note the lack of an aperture ring and some corner softness, but most consider it a great value compared to the Fujifilm equivalent. One reviewer received a wrong hood, and another found it heavy and less sharp than the Viltrox 35mm Air lens.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great build quality for the price
- Good value compared to Fujifilm
- Nice color rendering
Cons
- No aperture ring
- Slight corner softness
- Heavy for some users
- Received wrong hood
- Less sharp than Viltrox 35mm Air
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Air 9mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Specialized Multi-Layer Coating Technology | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM + Lead screw focus motor★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13 m | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Air 9mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Air 9mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
