Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1180 g lighter (180 g vs 1360 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.23 m vs 0.39 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.06× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 56.4 mm vs 159.9 mm long
Pick the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
15 differences| Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E | Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
|
f/1.4
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
180 g
lighter
|
1360 g
|
| Length |
56.4 mm
shorter
|
159.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
slimmer
|
104 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.23 m
closer
|
0.39 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
larger
|
0.06×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E
The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 15mm at f/1.7 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art
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½ stop faster vs 39 g lighter
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