Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G vs Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 FE
Key differences
- —The FE 16mm F1.8 G is 246g lighter (304g vs 550g).
- —At launch the AF 16mm F1.8 FE cost $251 less ($549 vs $800).
- —For close-ups the FE 16mm F1.8 G reaches 0.30× vs 0.10×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16mm
- 16mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 304g◆
- 550g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.8 × 75.0mm
- 85.2 × 103.0mm
- Volume
- 321 cm³◆
- 587 cm³
- Density
- 0.95 g/cm³
- 0.94 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.13m◆
- 0.27m
- Max magnification
- 0.30×◆
- 0.10×
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 12
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- STM (Lead Screw)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $800
- $549◆
- Sharpness
- 8.6◆
- 8.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0◆
- 7.9
- Flare Resistance
- 8.2◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6◆
- 7.8
- Value / Size
- 8.5
- 9.3◆
Performance overlay
- FE 16mm F1.8 G
- AF 16mm F1.8 FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.