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 Sony FE 16-25mm 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E with a length of 90mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, 2% (11g) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
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 Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and 1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 37.5mm.
