Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air E 9mm
Viltrox
57 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air 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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air E 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/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| 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★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air E 9mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air E 9mm0.016score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.008score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 Air E 9mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
