The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z and the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN 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 90mm F2.2 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN with a length of 56mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN's 61mm 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. Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN weighs 190g, 40% (130g) lighter than the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z's weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has a 46mm 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 90mm F2.2 Z:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and , and for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.