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 Sony 20mm 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. Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sony 20mm F2.8 with a length of 54mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony 20mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 78mm 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 128g (44%) lighter than the Sony 20mm F2.8 which has a weight of 285g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony 20mm F2.8 has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 20mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony 20mm F2.8 has the Sony Alpha 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 A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
