Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 130 g lighter (420 g vs 550 g)
Spec differences
11 differences| Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
550 g
|
420 g
lighter
|
| Length |
103 mm
|
94.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85.2 mm
|
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 12 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max magnification, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.1× both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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