Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm
80 out of 100 high confidence 76 reviews
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
Image quality 25
Value for money 20
Build quality 18
Autofocus performance 15
Low light performance 10
Lens hood 3
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 16/1.8 FE 16mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD Nano Multilayer Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:2 |
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 Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
