Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its excellent image quality, solid build, and outstanding value for money. Many users find it sharp, fast, and versatile for landscapes, astrophotography, and video. However, a few have reported autofocus inconsistencies, occasional bricking after months of use, and some limitations like unchangeable display units and manual-only aperture on certain mounts.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Great value for money
- Solid metal build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Bright f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Autofocus can be unreliable
- Lens hood does not snap tightly
- Some copies brick after months
- Display only shows meters, not feet
- Aperture control manual only on some mounts
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | HD Nano Multilayer Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
