Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Viltrox
88 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 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
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Budget
Professional
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 23 |
| Groups | 11 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 6★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Triple Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 1.01 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm0.443score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR0.103score per dollar
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
