Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm
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
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm
The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 is a budget-friendly manual focus lens that many users find fun and engaging, especially for street photography and everyday carry. Image quality is praised in the center but criticized for softness and color fringing at the edges, particularly wide open. While some find the controls cumbersome or the build lacking compared to pricier alternatives, most agree it offers great value for the price and a unique, vintage feel.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Fun manual shooting experience
- Beautiful bokeh at f/1.4
- Sharp center image quality
Cons
- Soft edges with color fringing
- Cumbersome manual controls
- Not suitable for full-frame sensors
- Focus and aperture rings too close
- Build quality not premium
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Multilayered Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Mark III 35mm
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.