The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E with a length of 85mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E's 70mm 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 24mm F1.8 E weighs 340g, which means it is 105g (23%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 445g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
