Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
Viltrox
83 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Travel
Street
Specifications
| Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.11 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 16 mm★ | 191 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1X★ | — |
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 (79th percentile)
- Below average optical (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox 16mm F1.8 FE
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 17 specs.
