Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Viltrox
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multi-layer nano-coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/9 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm0.289score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
