Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji X mount receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and excellent build quality at a budget price. A few users note the lack of an aperture ring and some corner softness, but most consider it a great value compared to the Fujifilm equivalent. One reviewer received a wrong hood, and another found it heavy and less sharp than the Viltrox 35mm Air lens.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great build quality for the price
- Good value compared to Fujifilm
- Nice color rendering
Cons
- No aperture ring
- Slight corner softness
- Heavy for some users
- Received wrong hood
- Less sharp than Viltrox 35mm Air
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Specialized Multi-Layer Coating Technology | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/9 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Hyper STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13 m★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
