The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R 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. Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E'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 15mm F1.7 E weighs 180g, which means it is 120g (40%) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R which has a weight of 300g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R 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 15mm F1.7 E:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R 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 15mm F1.7 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
