Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm
Canon
75 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
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Portrait
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66 | 1:3.85 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM 28mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.