The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air and the Canon 50mm f1.8 II 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 50mm F2.0 Air is the longer of the two lenses at 57mm. The Canon 50mm f1.8 II with a length of 41mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.8 II has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air'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. Canon 50mm f1.8 II weighs 130g, 39% (85g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air's weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.8 II has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.8 II has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Canon 50mm f1.8 II's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
