The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X 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 f1.8 X is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X with a length of 69mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X 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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X weighs 257g, 23% (78g) lighter than the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X's weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has a 62mm 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 75mm f1.8 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
