Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 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
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
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Professional
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average build (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.361score per dollar
vs
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm0.281score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
