When comparing NiSi 15mm F4 Asph and Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX), which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is NiSi 15mm F4 Asph which weighs 470 g, compared to the loser Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX) which weighs 670 g.
Winner: NiSi 15mm F4 Asph
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, NiSi 15mm F4 Asph is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 88 cm for Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX).
Winner: NiSi 15mm F4 Asph
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Fuji FX) and NiSi 15mm F4 Asph:
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Fuji FX) | NiSi 15mm F4 Asph | |
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Brand | Viltrox | NiSi Cinema |
Weight | 670 g | 470 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 75 mm | 15 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 88 cm | 20 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 72 |
Stabilization | No | No |