Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
66 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
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.1x |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.361score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm0.039score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm offers 9.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 72 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
