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 Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 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 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air with a length of 59mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air's 68mm 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 AF 50mm F2.0 Air weighs 220g, which means it is 200g (47%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 420g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 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.
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air is also available in the Sony E 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 Nikon Z 50mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
