Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE vs Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.2)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II is made for APS-C
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.27 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE | Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
½ stop faster
|
f/2.2
|
| Weight |
550 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
103 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
85.2 mm
|
83 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 12 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
The Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
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Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G: ½ stop faster, focuses closer
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⅓ stop faster vs focuses closer
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 16mm T2.2 ED AS UMC CS II
½ stop faster vs focuses closer