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 Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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. Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L with a length of 103mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L'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 L weighs 550g, which means it is 400g (42%) lighter than the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 950g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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.
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm.
