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 Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 15g (2%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Z which has a weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Z 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
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
