Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Viltrox
88 Overall Score
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7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
7Artisans
60 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 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 75 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 social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
