The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE 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 AF 16mm f1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 with a length of 91mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8's 75mm 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, which means it is 141g (25%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE which has a weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 and the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and
1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 37.5mm.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
