Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
71 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.355score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.162score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
