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 24mm F1.8G ED 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 24mm F1.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED with a length of 83mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has a larger diameter of 78mm 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. Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED weighs 355g, 4% (15g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED 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 24mm F1.8G ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
