The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z with a length of 90mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 weighs 350g, which means it is 40g (10%) lighter than the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z which has a weight of 390g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 168mm .
On the other hand, the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
