Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
This lens receives high praise for its sharpness and build quality. Users report it as an excellent complement to other Fujifilm GF lenses, with one reviewer noting it was hard to find in stock. Overall sentiment is very positive, though the sample size is small.
Pros
- Tack sharp images
- Excellent build quality
- Great complement to 45-100mm f4 zoom
Cons
- Difficult to find in stock
- Long waitlist time
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
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm | Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Nano GI coating | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm X |
| Format | medium-format | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:6.66★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm FUJINON GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 24.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
