Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G vs Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 246 g lighter (304 g vs 550 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.27 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 75 mm vs 103 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, travel
Pick the Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Weight |
304 g
lighter
|
550 g
|
| Length |
75 mm
shorter
|
103 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
85.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.27 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
A wide-angle G prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 304 g.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8
- Compact and light
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Wide-angle perspective distortion
- Not as wide as 14mm lenses
Our notes
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
The Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens covering 16mm at f/1.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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