The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X and the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D with a length of 53mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D's 60mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X weighs 175g, which means it is 40g (18%) lighter than the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D which has a weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 9mm F2.8 X has the Fujiflm X lens mount whereas the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujiflm X Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
9mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
