The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z and the Sony E 11mm F1.8 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 E 11mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 58mm. The Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z with a length of 56mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z and Sony E 11mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z and the Sony E 11mm F1.8 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. Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z weighs 175g, which means it is 6g (3%) lighter than the Sony E 11mm F1.8 which has a weight of 181g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 11mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 9mm F2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 9mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
13.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
