Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
Pick the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 | Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Brightin Star
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
550 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
103 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
85.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 12 groups
|
12 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
This 16mm f/1.8 fast wide-angle prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes