The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E 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 90mm F2.2 E 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 90mm F2.2 E's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E 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 90mm F2.2 E 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, 19% (63g) lighter than the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E's weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E 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 90mm F2.2 E:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5mm .
