The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE and the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM 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. Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is the longer of the two lenses at 25mm. The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE with a length of 24mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE's 66mm 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. Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM weighs 120g, 7% (10g) lighter than the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE's weight of 130g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
39mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8mm.
