The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X 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. Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X with a length of 56mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 64mm.
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 25mm F1.7 X weighs 180g, 19% (45g) lighter than the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C's weight of 225g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X has a 52mm 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 Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X 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.
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is also available in the Canon RF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
