BREAKING: The new Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air FX Lens has just hit the market, offering an ultra-wide perspective at an incredibly affordable price. This lens is specifically designed for Fujifilm APS-C bodies, allowing photographers to capture expansive scenes without breaking the bank.
In a recent video demonstration, photographer Fransson showcased the lens’s capabilities on an empty beach during sunset, illustrating how much of the scene can be captured at 9mm. The video highlights the lens’s performance in real-world settings, emphasizing its ability to maintain clarity without distortion at the edges, a feat often challenging for ultra-wide lenses.
The lens is priced to attract both amateur and professional photographers who want to experiment with extreme focal lengths without the bulk of a zoom lens. At just 175g, it offers a lightweight solution for handheld shooting, making it ideal for travel and vlogging.
Fransson also delves into the autofocus performance, noting that this lens can focus as close as 13 cm from the sensor plane, allowing for macro-style shots with minimal distortion. This feature is particularly useful for capturing detailed foreground elements while keeping the background in focus.
Photographers will appreciate the 0.15x maximum magnification and the 58mm filter thread, which is compatible with affordable ND filters, essential for shooting video in bright conditions. The lack of built-in image stabilization is offset by the lens’s lightweight design and the stabilization capabilities of modern camera bodies.
Fransson compares the Viltrox lens to standard zooms, demonstrating its low distortion and controlled geometry, making it suitable for architectural photography and real estate shots. He also discusses flare and ghosting, finding acceptable performance when shooting against bright light sources.
The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 lens is compact, featuring a straightforward design with a focus ring and a USB-C port for firmware updates, but does not include an aperture ring or weather sealing. This simplicity helps keep the size down while ensuring flexibility for future updates.
For photographers in search of an ultra-wide lens that combines performance and affordability, the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air FX Lens is a compelling choice. Check out the full review by Alex Cooke, a Cleveland-based photographer, for insights on how this lens can enhance your photography kit.
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