Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Sony E Mount) (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Sony E Mount) (Sony E Mount)
When comparing Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Sony E Mount) (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Sony E Mount) (Sony E Mount)
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) or Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
4. Lens Type Comparison
The Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a Zoom lens while the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) is a Prime lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
5. Autofocus Comparison
Both lenses have autofocus, which means that they're both great at focusing targets while taking photographs or filming video. Just remember, most cameras do not offer good autofocus while filming video.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
6. Weather Seal Comparison
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM features a weather sealed design while Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) does not. This means that Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a much better choice if you know that you'll use the lens in harsh environments, where moist, rain or dust is present.
Winner: Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Regarding weather seal: A lens that is weather sealed will perform better over time if you're using the lens in harsh conditions where it's wet or dusty. It may not matter if you're merely using your lens in a studio or in your home.
7. Full Frame Comparison
Both Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM cover a full frame sensor and can be used on full frame cameras as well as cameras with smaller sensors.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF (Sony E Mount) (Sony E Mount):
| Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF - (Sony E Mount) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Viltrox |
| Weight | 680 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 75 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Aperture Range | 2.8 - 22 | Missing |
| Filter Thread Diameter | 82 | Missing |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | Missing |
| Lens Groups | 13 | Missing |
| Lens Elements | 16 | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Evet | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Yes | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Yes | Yes |