The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM 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 14mm F1.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 with a length of 56mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Viltrox 14mm F4.0's 65mm 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 14mm F4.0 weighs 170g, which means it is 290g (63%) lighter than the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM which has a weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
