The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE and the Rokinon 14mm 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 AF 16mm f1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Rokinon 14mm f2.8 with a length of 96mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE's 85mm 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 AF 16mm f1.8 FE weighs 550g, which means it is 2g (0%) lighter than the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 which has a weight of 552g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.
