Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
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Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
91 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 L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Street
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 4 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Air Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 105 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.24x |
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
No current pricing available
Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Verdict
Winner: Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
