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 Sigma 50mm F2 C 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. Sigma 50mm F2 C is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air with a length of 59mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F2 C also has a larger diameter of 70mm 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 125g (36%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F2 C which has a weight of 345g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air and the Sigma 50mm F2 C have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F2 C has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 50mm F2 C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.
