Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Viltrox
84 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD multi-layer nano-coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/9 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm0.420score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
