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| 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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