The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z and the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR 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 300mm f4E PF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z with a length of 87mm, is 61mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z's 70mm 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 24mm F1.8 Z weighs 370g, which means it is 380g (50%) lighter than the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR which has a weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR 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
Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 300mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450mm.
