The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE and the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z 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 Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE with a length of 20mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE and Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE and the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z 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. Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE weighs 88g, which means it is 69g (43%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z which has a weight of 157g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm .
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm .
