Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
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
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
The GF 110mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness and build quality, often described as the best lens users have owned. It excels in portrait and landscape photography with a short depth of field, though some note it is a bit slow. A significant negative experience involves poor shipping packaging, leading to a return, but the lens itself is highly recommended.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Superb build quality
- Great for portraits and landscapes
- Short depth of field at f/2
- Comfortable manual focus
Cons
- Slightly slow autofocus
- No optical image stabilization
- Poor shipping packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 110 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 110 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm G |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Fujifilm GF110mmF2 R LM WR 35-87mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm offers 23.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
