The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z and the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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. Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z with a length of 26mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 68mm.
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 26mm f2.8 Z weighs 130g, which means it is 32g (19%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G which has a weight of 162g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
39mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
