The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 with a length of 111mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II weighs 547g, 34% (288g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4's weight of 835g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a 82mm 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 85mm f1.4:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E 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 Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm .
