The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF and the Samyang AF 75mm 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 75mm f1.2 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's 65mm 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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, 65% (440g) lighter than the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF's weight of 670g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
