The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 50mm F1.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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. Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z weighs 390g, which means it is 25g (6%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 415g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Nikon Z Mount
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
