The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM 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 EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO with a length of 76mm, is 123mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM Size and Weight 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 55mm f1.8 EVO weighs 370g, which means it is 1070g (74%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM which has a weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm .
