Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
79 Overall Score
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
Ulanzi
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This ultra-wide lens from Viltrox is a hit among APS-C shooters, praised for its sharpness, compact size, and affordability. Users find it ideal for real estate, landscapes, and street photography, with many noting it's a great value at around $200. Minor gripes include a tricky lens glare protector and a plasticky build, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Sharp corner to corner
- Compact and lightweight
- Affordable price
- Great for wide-angle shots
- Good autofocus
Cons
- Plasticky build quality
- Lens glare protector hard to screw
- No weather sealing
- Filter size differs from other lenses
Image quality 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Portability 3
Autofocus 2
Lens accessories 2
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Professional
Landscape
Video Cinema
Budget
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Ulanzi 2229 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | 30-Layer Nano-Coating Double-Side |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | sony |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66 | 10X★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.072score per dollar
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm0.146score per dollar
Ulanzi 2229 18mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
