Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 has more in its favour on paper. The AF 13mm f/1.4 gathers more light for low light and background blur; the AF 12mm f/2 is lighter and the alternative.
Choose the AF 13mm f/1.4 for
- a brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4, about 1.0 stops more light)
- a lower price (about £260 vs £449)
Choose the AF 12mm f/2 for
- less weight (213g vs 420g)
| AF 13mm f/1.4 | AF 12mm f/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Viltrox | Samyang |
| Focal length | 13mm | 12mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Weight | 420 g | 213 g |
| Stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No |
| Filter size | 67mm | 62mm |
| Made for | APSC | APSC |
| New price | £399 | £449 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £244–£274 | None listed |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang AF 12mm f/2?
The AF 13mm f/1.4 offers a brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4, about 1.0 stops more light), a lower price (about £260 vs £449); the AF 12mm f/2 offers less weight (213g vs 420g).
Which is better value, the AF 13mm f/1.4 or the AF 12mm f/2?
On Sony E / FE, the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 costs about £260 against about £449 for the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Is f/1.4 worth it over f/2?
f/1.4 gathers about 1.0 stops more light, which helps indoors, at night and for background blur. If you mostly shoot in good light, the slower lens is usually lighter and cheaper.
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: Fujifilm X, Nikon Z). Both are made for crop sensors.