Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
The Panasonic Lumix 85mm f/1.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and compact lightweight design, particularly for portraits and low-light photography. Users praise its fast and quiet autofocus, good build quality, and excellent value for money, though a few mention plastic construction and occasional autofocus hunting. It works well on Lumix S series bodies and is recommended for both photo and video work.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- No built-in image stabilization
- Tight fit on camera mount
- Autofocus not fastest for action
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
