Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air vs Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air | Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 9mm | 15mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air (9mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air (15mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 AirSee price on Amazon
Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 AirSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air and the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air?
The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is 9mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C; the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air is 15mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air or the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air?
The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air and Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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