The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X and the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF 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 13mm F1.4 XF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Samyang AF 12mm f2 X with a length of 65mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X's 70mm 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. Samyang AF 12mm f2 X weighs 212g, which means it is 208g (49%) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF which has a weight of 420g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 12mm f2 X has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X and the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 12mm f2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
