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 Viltrox 85mm F2.0 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 85mm F2.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE with a length of 24mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 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. Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE weighs 130g, which means it is 210g (61%) lighter than the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 which has a weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 85mm F2.0:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 FE and the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 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.
Viltrox 85mm F2.0 is also available in Nikon Z 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 Viltrox 85mm F2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
