The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L and the Nikon Z 26mm 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. Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 24mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L with a length of 20mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L and Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L and the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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 L weighs 60g, which means it is 65g (52%) lighter than the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 which has a weight of 125g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L 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 Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 39mm .
