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 L and the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH 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. Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L with a length of 103mm, is 28mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 85mm.
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 L weighs 550g, which means it is 305g (35%) lighter than the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH which has a weight of 855g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
On the other hand, the Leica SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.
