Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Viltrox
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:6.66★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.023score per dollar
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Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm0.468score per dollar
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 20.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
