Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 vs Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC is manual focus only
Pick the Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
9 differences| Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 | Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
520 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
113.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 20mm f/2.8
The Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 20mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC
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