Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
Viltrox
75 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 XF lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid all-metal build quality, especially given its competitive price. Users highlight its excellent low-light performance and close focusing ability, making it a standout choice for landscape, astrophotography, and social media content. A few reviewers note that corner sharpness doesn't fully match Fujifilm's native lenses and that autofocus can occasionally miss, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- All-metal build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Corner sharpness not excellent
- Autofocus occasionally misses
- Large and heavy for APS-C
- Lacks "pop" of Fujifilm lenses
Sharpness 8
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 7
Value for money 5
Low light performance 4
Size and weight 3
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
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Macro
Budget
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 13 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 13 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD nano multi-layer coating with water-resistant and anti-fouling coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th 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 macro (77th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm0.193score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.121score per dollar
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
