Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 9mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 9mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 9mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 9mm0.019score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.005score per dollar
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 Z 9mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
