The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 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 135mm f1.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z with a length of 124mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z and Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 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 35mm f1.2 Z weighs 970g, which means it is 295g (23%) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z which has a weight of 1265g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z and the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z 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
Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z 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
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm .
