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 Samyang 16mm f2.0 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 Samyang 16mm f2.0 with a length of 89mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Samyang 16mm f2.0's 83mm 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 33g (5%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 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.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm but while Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang 16mm f2.0's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
