Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
The Leica 10-25mm F1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for both photography and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its constant f1.7 aperture, smooth manual focus clutch, and click-less aperture ring as standout features. However, it is noted as large and heavy for the system, with a high price and no optical stabilization, and some report autofocus hunting in video mode. Despite these drawbacks, most consider it a spectacular lens that delivers uncompromising image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at all focal lengths
- Beautiful bokeh
- Constant f1.7 aperture
- Robust build quality
- Smooth manual focus clutch
Cons
- Large and heavy for MFT system
- High price
- No optical stabilization
- Autofocus hunts in video mode
- Front-heavy on smaller bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | UHR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | inner focus Drive system |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 25 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.14x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
