The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE 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 28mm F2.8 SE is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z with a length of 22mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 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 28mm F4.5 Z weighs 88g, which means it is 72g (44%) lighter than the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE which has a weight of 160g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z has the fastest aperture of
F4.5, the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
