Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G vs Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8

Both are Sony E mount primes for wide-angle and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G and the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8?
The Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G is 24mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 is 24mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G or the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8?
The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G and Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).

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