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 AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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 AF 50mm F2.0 Air with a length of 59mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air's 68mm diameter.
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. Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air weighs 220g, 37% (130g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1's weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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.
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air is also available in Sony E mount.
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 AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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.
