Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Ultra Wide 8mm
Insta360
42 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Ultra Wide 8mm
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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
Scores
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Specifications
| Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Ultra Wide 8mm | Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.66★ |
Pros & Cons
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Ultra Wide 8mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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 (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.