Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF vs Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better weight (236g (8.3 oz) vs 390g (13.8 oz)).
  • Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better length (58.4mm vs 78mm).
  • Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF has a better max magnification (0.22x vs 0.1x).
Product
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF
Samyang
$499
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF
Viltrox
$499
Optical Design
Focal Length12mm13mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1112
Optical Groups810
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent18-18mm20-20mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance13 cm13 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.22x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size67mm77mm
Diameter72.5mm74mm
Length58.4mm78mm
Weight236g (8.3 oz)390g (13.8 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo