For hobby every day use, does Sony has any sense VS Viltrox? I try to find Sony advantages, but find only sexy design is strong point.
(but sexy design is also very important :)))
May 4, 2023
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I have the Viltrox but have not used the Sony. I'm happy with the Viltrox. The AF can be flaky on occasion, but it's not often enough to be a dealbreaker. And I absolutely love the rendering.
As far as design goes, I wish the aperture ring were clicked. Sometimes I accidentally go from A to f/16. And when using a filter, the hood takes a little coaxing to get on. Again, it's not enough to prevent me from liking the lens, but it's worth mentioning.
Not that I'm a great photographer or anything, but here's a link to my images on Flickr which were shot with the Viltrox.
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There is the new Sigma 23mm 1.4, which will be the best lens in this focal range. I would not buy the old Sony or the Viltrox.
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Sigma is big and heavy relative to viltrox and Sony.
size is important for me. That why sigma 16 is worst lense in my collection, optical quality isn't so important. -
The Sigma 16mm is too bulky, I agree. The new 23mm 1.4 is smaller and lighter, though.
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In that case, have you considered the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm f/2.8? It's less than half the size of the Viltrox. Unless, of course, you want f/1.4. I definitely prefer f/1.4 myself, but it sounds like that might not matter so much to you.