Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
Viltrox
77 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji X mount receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and excellent build quality at a budget price. A few users note the lack of an aperture ring and some corner softness, but most consider it a great value compared to the Fujifilm equivalent. One reviewer received a wrong hood, and another found it heavy and less sharp than the Viltrox 35mm Air lens.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great build quality for the price
- Good value compared to Fujifilm
- Nice color rendering
Cons
- No aperture ring
- Slight corner softness
- Heavy for some users
- Received wrong hood
- Less sharp than Viltrox 35mm Air
Sharpness 7
Autofocus performance 3
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Aperture ring 3
Weight 2
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Specialized Multi-Layer Coating Technology | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/9 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 6★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.13 m★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm0.387score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.147score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 APS-C 9mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
