Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
Viltrox
83 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH.
Panasonic
94 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Street
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH. | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Coating | — | None |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | Micro Four Thirds★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.11 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 16 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1X | 1:4.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH.
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong aperture (81th percentile)81th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE0.144score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH.0.058score per dollar
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH.
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.
