Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 11 |
| Groups | 4 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | advanced nano-coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/9 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 6★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 14 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.34x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm0.376score per dollar
vs
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.625score per dollar
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
