Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 40mm
Viltrox
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 40mm | 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 40mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.