The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E and the Samyang 10mm f2.8 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 13mm F1.4 E is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Samyang 10mm f2.8 with a length of 77mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E's 74mm 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 13mm F1.4 E weighs 420g, which means it is 160g (27%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the Canon EF-M 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 , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
