Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Sony
79 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
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.15x |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.