The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z and the Nikon 20mm f2.8D 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 AF 20mm f2.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Nikon 20mm f2.8D with a length of 43mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z's 65mm 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 AF 20mm f2.8 Z weighs 157g, which means it is 113g (41%) lighter than the Nikon 20mm f2.8D which has a weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 20mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 20mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
