The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ 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 55mm f1.8 EVO is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ with a length of 71mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ 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. Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ weighs 281g, 24% (89g) lighter than the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA CZ 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
