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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS vs Viltrox 16mm f/1.8

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is manual focus only
  • You shoot full frame: the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS is made for APS-C

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS and the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Brand
Rokinon
Viltrox
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2
f/1.8 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
615 g
not listed
Length
115.7 mm
not listed
Diameter
83 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.2 m
not listed
Optical design
13 elements / 11 groups
15 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
STM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
16mm both
Filter thread
77 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS

This 16mm f/2.0 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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