Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
Canon
71 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm | Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:6.66 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm0.002score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.020score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm offers 10.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm wins 5 specs while Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm wins 5.
