The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z with a length of 90mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's 72mm 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. Sigma 16mm F1.4 C weighs 405g, 10% (50g) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z's weight of 455g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C 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 Z and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is also available in Canon RF mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 Z 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
