Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better weight (225g (7.9 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better length (64.5mm vs 92mm).
  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($349 vs $449).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1011
Optical Groups89
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$349$449
Filter Size77mm67mm
Diameter75.5mm72mm
Length64.5mm92mm
Weight225g (7.9 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo