Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 51 reviews
The Viltrox lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional value, sharp image quality, and solid build. Users praise the fast apertures and autofocus performance, though some note issues with chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes and noisy autofocus on certain models. Overall, these lenses are seen as a budget-friendly alternative that punches above their price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Solid metal construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Slow autofocus in low light
- No weather sealing
- Front-heavy on small bodies
Value for money 18
Image quality 20
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 15
Bokeh 6
Low light performance 8
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.