Another thing I neglected to mention is the Viltrox 16mm F1.8 is better in low light situations due to its faster aperture. If you’re budget’s tight and you’re traveling, hiking, vlogging and need a light weight set up - grab the 20mm F2.8. For astro, low light, landscape or architecture I think the 16mm F1.8 is pretty amazing.
@@adrianalfordphotography Viltrox 20mm f2.8 is not very sharp in the corners Reminds me of my Samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8.... I rented the Tamron version, Tamron is sharper, just because the corners are sharper the lens seems sharper How is the 16mm 1.8? Is this better in the corners of the lens?
20mm is awesome for landscape too imo~! f/8 is so sharp. but for architecture and astro 16mm is better. the distortion on 20mm can be annoying sometimes. and coma will affect the astro shots.
I have the 16mm on Z9 with the next focal length up at 35mm f/2 and LOVE it ! Crop unconstrained to taste - like inside a historic pub - can leave the floor and ceiling in frame , and just squish maybe one side in a little and get just the result you wish … vs zooming with like a 16-35 and being forced to the fixed aspect ratio of the lens - absolutely love the flexibility and results are nothing short of amazing ! If all you need is landscape use where it’s tough to zoom with your feet or lose too much detail from cropping - you would probably be stopped down to f4 or more anyway and would probably be better served by a 15-30 f4 .. the 16mm at 1.8 is magic for events , street , concerts , BMX , skate , groups , team photos etc .. by far my least expensive lens and probably my second most used … thanks for the video !
One thing to note about the 20mm lens: the 52mm filter size is actually a bit too small, and using a thicker filter can cause vignetting. To avoid this, I use a 52-62mm step-up ring (or even larger), which helps solve the problem
Hello Adrian, I purchased the 20mm when it first came out, in part due to your first review on it. It is a lens that cost very little and takes no space or weight in your camera bag. I have used it several times with my Z7 and I am very happy with it. It is a great companion to the 24-70 F4S when you need a little wider view. Great comparison, thank you.
Thank you so much for watching my friend. They are both great lenses for specific types of photography / videography. Hope you have a fantastic weekend cheers 🙏
I bought it because I had the 13mm 1.4 on Fuji. This is an excellent lens, and it was selling for 460.00 on Amazon and B&H. With Amazon cash, I got it for 466.00 tax included. Excellent video, Adrian, and the reviews on the Laowa 10mm 0 Distortion I still dream about buying that lens too.....overkill, probably right.
I have a few lens in the 20mm range for full frame and APSC camera bodies so I added the 16 mm because the few 16mm focal range lens are f4 zoom lens, the only prime lens is the 15mm manual focus Voightlander f4.5, a compact design but not very fast, on the Nikon ZF and Z6 MKII, the 16mm f1.8 is not a big lens, I tested it yesterday when I got one from B&H Photo, I live in the Mid Hudson Valley of NYS ,ordered it Friday morning and it was at my house the next day, thanks B&H. I Tested it on my ZF taking a few pics of Sunflowers that my wife picked at a local farm, the lens is sharp with nice colors and the close focus abilities are great.
Hello Adrian: I purchased the 20 mm here in the USA for $158 and another 20 mm as a gift for a friend. Since my purchases and your making of this video, at B & H Photo and other retailers, it seems that Viltrox has raised the price of the 20 mm by $18 per, bringing the new price to $176 US. I very much enjoyed this video and your comparison and as a result and also having watched other reviews plan to buy the Viltrox 16 mm f1.8 as well.
Hello Adrian love the comparison of these two lens. Personally I would prefer the 16mm with the 1.8 for that price. As you know I am a canon shooter but every time you do a review of all the options for Nikon makes me feel like making a switch . 😳 Thank you my friend for sharing this with us keep up the great work. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead. 📸🙏🏼
Certainly will be getting one of them before we head to Iceland in October. Great comparison mate, leaning towards the 16mm but the size of the 20 is so appealing!!!👌👌👍👍
Thanks for watching Scott. Iceland in October = northern lights! No doubt I would definitely have the 16mm F1.8 on the end of my camera 100%.. You'll want as wide as you can go and as fast as you can go. Cheers mate 🙏
Hi Adrian, a great video, buddy! For me the use case is the main criterion for a lens. In general, I think they are both good. And cheap So if one would be unsure, buying both would be an option 😊 Enjoy your weekend, Christian
I own 16mm on my Z5. Stunningly awesome lens for just 500$(with promo code). I just hope Viltrox makes more of such lenses on Z system, 135mm is my wish.
I've been a loyal and satisfied Nikon shooter for stills since starting my professional career in 2010. But when I started shooting video, Nikon didn't have the offerings for my needs and I have been using Fujifilm cameras for all video work for the past six years. Now that Nikon has upped their video game I want to streamline everything with just Nikon. I shoot lots of real estate listing videos using a gimbal, and although I'd prefer the 16mm focal length the size and weight of the Viltrox 16mm lens on my Nikon bodies doesn't seem like a good idea. So I'll be trying out the Viltrox 20mm f2.8 on my next real estate video shoot. Ideally it works well, but if not I might still be looking for something a little smaller, wider, and lighter. Wondering if the Voigtlander 15/4.5 would be a good choice over the fairly bulky Viltrox 16mm. I had the Nikon Z 14-30, but it was too distorted.
@@adrianalfordphotography Thanks for the affirmation, Adrian. I'm really liking the 16mm for stills, but maybe in a while. Still in pain from the outlay for the Z8 and 24-120 f4 lens!
Thanks for the comparison. I have been toying at the idea of a wide angle prime. What would be your opinion if you already had the 14-30 f/4. Would you go on and get the 16mm or hold at the 14-30. Z8:body also.
I have the 14-30mm F4S. Absolutely I would go for the 16mm F1.8 as well. The 16mm is much better in low light and for astro. I wished I had this 16mm F1.8 when I was in Iceland photographing the northern lights, it would have been perfect. The other thing is too you can use the 16mm prime for landscapes as well. I have a video coming out on my channel soon showing that.
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@@adrianalfordphotography is de 16mm 1.8 sneller in focus en scherpstellen dan de 20mm 2.8 Ik lees op Amazon dat 20mm niet snel is..... Ik fotografeer graag heel snel ik hou niet van rustig fotograferen
Another thing I neglected to mention is the Viltrox 16mm F1.8 is better in low light situations due to its faster aperture.
If you’re budget’s tight and you’re traveling, hiking, vlogging and need a light weight set up - grab the 20mm F2.8.
For astro, low light, landscape or architecture I think the 16mm F1.8 is pretty amazing.
@@adrianalfordphotography Viltrox 20mm f2.8 is not very sharp in the corners
Reminds me of my Samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8.... I rented the Tamron version, Tamron is sharper, just because the corners are sharper the lens seems sharper
How is the 16mm 1.8? Is this better in the corners of the lens?
20mm is awesome for landscape too imo~! f/8 is so sharp. but for architecture and astro 16mm is better. the distortion on 20mm can be annoying sometimes. and coma will affect the astro shots.
I actually purchased the Viltrox 20mm F2.8 before the 16mm came out. I am happy with the 20mm.
I have the 16mm on Z9 with the next focal length up at 35mm f/2 and LOVE it ! Crop unconstrained to taste - like inside a historic pub - can leave the floor and ceiling in frame , and just squish maybe one side in a little and get just the result you wish … vs zooming with like a 16-35 and being forced to the fixed aspect ratio of the lens - absolutely love the flexibility and results are nothing short of amazing ! If all you need is landscape use where it’s tough to zoom with your feet or lose too much detail from cropping - you would probably be stopped down to f4 or more anyway and would probably be better served by a 15-30 f4 .. the 16mm at 1.8 is magic for events , street , concerts , BMX , skate , groups , team photos etc .. by far my least expensive lens and probably my second most used … thanks for the video !
It’s so great to hear you are getting such creative results with the 16mm lens!
One thing to note about the 20mm lens: the 52mm filter size is actually a bit too small, and using a thicker filter can cause vignetting. To avoid this, I use a 52-62mm step-up ring (or even larger), which helps solve the problem
Great comparison, Adrian! I enjoyed it.
Cheers Phil appreciate you watching 🙏
I ended up buying the 16mm after your astrophotography vid you made on it. Dope lens, I'm really happy with it.
Glad you're enjoying the lens. I was just out the other afternoon with that lens doing some long expo sunset photos. Thanks for watching 🙏
Another great review on these lenses and a hard one to choose - many thanks for sharing the information and have a great weekend Adrian 👍
Thank you for watching Shaun. Hope you have a fantastic weekend over in Spain mate. Cheers 🙏
Hello Adrian, I purchased the 20mm when it first came out, in part due to your first review on it. It is a lens that cost very little and takes no space or weight in your camera bag. I have used it several times with my Z7 and I am very happy with it. It is a great companion to the 24-70 F4S when you need a little wider view. Great comparison, thank you.
Thank you so much for watching my friend. They are both great lenses for specific types of photography / videography. Hope you have a fantastic weekend cheers 🙏
Cool comparison and lots to think about. Amazing how the stars seemed to be so much brighter with the 20mm. Thanks for sharing.
@@slimbirdy have a great weekend - thank you for watching 🙏
I bought it because I had the 13mm 1.4 on Fuji. This is an excellent lens, and it was selling for 460.00 on Amazon and B&H.
With Amazon cash, I got it for 466.00 tax included.
Excellent video, Adrian, and the reviews on the Laowa 10mm 0 Distortion I still dream about buying that lens too.....overkill, probably right.
Well done I purchased recently, have not use much yet. It’s a beautiful lens with great features. One negative is weight.
I would pick the 16mm 1.8 It's sharper, wider, and faster than the 20mm. Great test and photos!
@@Twobarpsi thanks for watching - enjoy your weekend 🙏
I have a few lens in the 20mm range for full frame and APSC camera bodies so I added the 16 mm because the few 16mm focal range lens are f4 zoom lens, the only prime lens is the 15mm manual focus Voightlander f4.5, a compact design but not very fast, on the Nikon ZF and Z6 MKII, the 16mm f1.8 is not a big lens, I tested it yesterday when I got one from B&H Photo, I live in the Mid Hudson Valley of NYS ,ordered it Friday morning and it was at my house the next day, thanks B&H. I Tested it on my ZF taking a few pics of Sunflowers that my wife picked at a local farm, the lens is sharp with nice colors and the close focus abilities are great.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Well done on picking up the lens 👍
Hello Adrian: I purchased the 20 mm here in the USA for $158 and another 20 mm as a gift for a friend. Since my purchases and your making of this video, at B & H Photo and other retailers, it seems that Viltrox has raised the price of the 20 mm by $18 per, bringing the new price to $176 US.
I very much enjoyed this video and your comparison and as a result and also having watched other reviews plan to buy the Viltrox 16 mm f1.8 as well.
Hi Adrian
Great video have been trying to decide which of these two lenses to bye going for the 16mm no contest.
Thank you.😊
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Adrian love the comparison of these two lens. Personally I would prefer the 16mm with the 1.8 for that price. As you know I am a canon shooter but every time you do a review of all the options for Nikon makes me feel like making a switch . 😳 Thank you my friend for sharing this with us keep up the great work. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead. 📸🙏🏼
Thanks for watching my friend. Have an awesome week cheers 🙏
Certainly will be getting one of them before we head to Iceland in October. Great comparison mate, leaning towards the 16mm but the size of the 20 is so appealing!!!👌👌👍👍
Thanks for watching Scott. Iceland in October = northern lights! No doubt I would definitely have the 16mm F1.8 on the end of my camera 100%.. You'll want as wide as you can go and as fast as you can go. Cheers mate 🙏
The 20mm for Astrophotography looks goods.
Hi Adrian, a great video, buddy! For me the use case is the main criterion for a lens. In general, I think they are both good. And cheap So if one would be unsure, buying both would be an option 😊
Enjoy your weekend,
Christian
Hey Christian thank you for watching. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend buddy cheers 🙏
I own 16mm on my Z5. Stunningly awesome lens for just 500$(with promo code). I just hope Viltrox makes more of such lenses on Z system, 135mm is my wish.
I've been a loyal and satisfied Nikon shooter for stills since starting my professional career in 2010. But when I started shooting video, Nikon didn't have the offerings for my needs and I have been using Fujifilm cameras for all video work for the past six years. Now that Nikon has upped their video game I want to streamline everything with just Nikon. I shoot lots of real estate listing videos using a gimbal, and although I'd prefer the 16mm focal length the size and weight of the Viltrox 16mm lens on my Nikon bodies doesn't seem like a good idea.
So I'll be trying out the Viltrox 20mm f2.8 on my next real estate video shoot. Ideally it works well, but if not I might still be looking for something a little smaller, wider, and lighter. Wondering if the Voigtlander 15/4.5 would be a good choice over the fairly bulky Viltrox 16mm. I had the Nikon Z 14-30, but it was too distorted.
20mm for real estate would be perfect on a gimbal.
@@adrianalfordphotography Thanks for the affirmation, Adrian. I'm really liking the 16mm for stills, but maybe in a while. Still in pain from the outlay for the Z8 and 24-120 f4 lens!
Thanks for the comparison. I have been toying at the idea of a wide angle prime. What would be your opinion if you already had the 14-30 f/4. Would you go on and get the 16mm or hold at the 14-30. Z8:body also.
I have the 14-30mm F4S. Absolutely I would go for the 16mm F1.8 as well. The 16mm is much better in low light and for astro. I wished I had this 16mm F1.8 when I was in Iceland photographing the northern lights, it would have been perfect. The other thing is too you can use the 16mm prime for landscapes as well. I have a video coming out on my channel soon showing that.
@@adrianalfordphotographyThank you I will check on it thanks
How does this compare to Nikon Z 20mm f1.8 S? I have that one and thinking if I should get 16mm f1.8 as well for milky way.
The only difference is the Viltrox is wider and I like the LCD on top of the Viltrox lens,
Wath is beter viltrox 20mm 2.8 or 14mm samyang? Sharp and fast focus?
Thank you for your question / comment. Due to the overwhelming demand of people asking me questions, wanting free help and advice on my RUclips channel (some questions can be easily Googled) I’ve now created an online consultation service. It takes valuable time and patience to answer questions out of my busy schedule. If you’re interested in proceeding further, let me know and I can send you my rates and payment details for an online consultation 🙏
@@adrianalfordphotography is de 16mm 1.8 sneller in focus en scherpstellen dan de 20mm 2.8
Ik lees op Amazon dat 20mm niet snel is..... Ik fotografeer graag heel snel ik hou niet van rustig fotograferen
Honestly, these lenses are so cheap, so why not get both?
@@jtes1442 exactly. That’s why I have both
@@adrianalfordphotography I plan to do the same. Thank you for the video.