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 Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z with a length of 26mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z'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 26mm f2.8 Z weighs 130g, which means it is 245g (65%) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO which has a weight of 375g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 26mm f2.8 Z and the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO 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 35mm f1.8 II EVO is also available in 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 Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
