The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E and the Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN 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. Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN weighs 140g, 10% (17g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E's weight of 157g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
