The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 70-180mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 151mm. The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z with a length of 73mm, is 78mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 56mm F1.4 Z weighs 320g, which means it is 475g (59%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 which has a weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 270mm .
