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.
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 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 🙏
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Another great review on these lenses and a hard one to choose - many thanks for sharing the information and have a great weekend Adrian 👍
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.
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.
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.
I actually purchased the Viltrox 20mm F2.8 before the 16mm came out. I am happy with the 20mm.
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 👍
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 🙏
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 🙏
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 🙏
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.
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 $176 US.
I very much enjoyed this video and your comparison and as a result and also having watched other reviews plan to buy the Viltrox 16 mm f1.8 as well.
I would pick the 16mm 1.8 It's sharper, wider, and faster than the 20mm. Great test and photos!
@@Twobarpsi thanks for watching - enjoy your weekend 🙏
Well done I purchased recently, have not use much yet. It’s a beautiful lens with great features. One negative is weight.
Hello Adrian love the comparison of these two lens. Personally I would prefer the 16mm with the 1.8 for that price. As you know I am a canon shooter but every time you do a review of all the options for Nikon makes me feel like making a switch . 😳 Thank you my friend for sharing this with us keep up the great work. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead. 📸🙏🏼
Thanks for watching my friend. Have an awesome week cheers 🙏
Certainly will be getting one of them before we head to Iceland in October. Great comparison mate, leaning towards the 16mm but the size of the 20 is so appealing!!!👌👌👍👍
Thanks for watching Scott. Iceland in October = northern lights! No doubt I would definitely have the 16mm F1.8 on the end of my camera 100%.. You'll want as wide as you can go and as fast as you can go. Cheers mate 🙏
Hi Adrian, a great video, buddy! For me the use case is the main criterion for a lens. In general, I think they are both good. And cheap So if one would be unsure, buying both would be an option 😊
Enjoy your weekend,
Christian
Hey Christian thank you for watching. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend buddy cheers 🙏
I own 16mm on my Z5. Stunningly awesome lens for just 500$(with promo code). I just hope Viltrox makes more of such lenses on Z system, 135mm is my wish.
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!
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!
The 20mm for Astrophotography looks goods.
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,
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
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.