The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 151mm. The Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z with a length of 148mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 weighs 795g, 37% (470g) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z's weight of 1265g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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
Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
202.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 270mm .
