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 Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 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 L is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Panasonic S 18mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 weighs 340g, 38% (210g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L's weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 18mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 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 Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm.
