Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Viltrox
16mm f/1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D | 16mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Viltrox |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Fisheye | Prime |
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Af motor | none | STM |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Weight g | 290.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
A full-frame fisheye that fills the frame with a 180-degree diagonal view. It uses screw-drive autofocus and has a built-in hood and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Full-frame 180-degree diagonal view
- Compact
- Close focus to 0.25m
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Screw-drive autofocus
- Strong fisheye distortion
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.