The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 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 16-50mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z with a length of 56mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z's 64mm 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 35mm F1.7 Z weighs 180g, 45% (150g) lighter than the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8's weight of 330g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z has a 52mm 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 16-50mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
