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

Both are Micro Four Thirds 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
610 g
not listed
Length
114.2 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
Micro Four Thirds 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 fast wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Micro Four Thirds 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

The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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