Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 380 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.