Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
This manual lens is praised for its excellent image quality and value for money, especially for portrait and outdoor photography. However, a significant compatibility issue exists where the lens does not click into place on some listed camera models. Most users find it easy to use and well-packaged, but the lack of autofocus and potential fit problems are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- Easy to use manual focus
- Well-packaged and protected
- Perfect for portraits and outdoor photography
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some camera models
- No autofocus
- Potential fit problems (does not click in)
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm | Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:6.66★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (21st 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)
Pricing
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
No current pricing available
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
