Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
79 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 2518 25mm
Brightin Star
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Portability 3
Autofocus 2
Lens accessories 2
Brightin Star 2518 25mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Professional
Landscape
Video Cinema
Budget
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Brightin Star 2518 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| 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 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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 af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Brightin Star 2518 25mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.