Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Viltrox
93 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 55mm F1.4 55mm
7Artisans
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 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
7Artisans 55mm F1.4 55mm
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Scores
Street
Macro
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Professional
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | 7Artisans 55mm F1.4 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Multi-layer highly transparent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 55mm F1.4 55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.