Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm

Viltrox
81 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic
88 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Viltrox
87
Panasonic
95
Street
Viltrox
91
Panasonic
82
Professional
Viltrox
89
Panasonic
72
Portrait
Viltrox
86
Panasonic
80
Budget
Viltrox
70
Panasonic
84
Video Cinema
Viltrox
78
Panasonic
83
Landscape
Viltrox
74
Panasonic
76
Travel
Viltrox
72
Panasonic
75
Wildlife Sports
Viltrox
71
Panasonic
73

Specifications

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mmPanasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min9 mm14 mm
Focal Length Max9 mm140 mm
Elements1316
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements3★2
CoatingSpecialized Multi-Layer Coating Technologymulti-coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.84.0-5.8
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.19 kg★0.46 kg
Filter Thread58 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMinner focus direct-drive linear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance130 mm62 mm★

Pros & Cons

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm

  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile

Pricing

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm is $400 cheaper (3.0x less).

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm0.407score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds0.147score per dollar

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm offers 2.8x better value for money

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.

Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm Better at:

StreetPortraitProfessional

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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