The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 85mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 with a length of 76mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Viltrox 85mm F2.0's 69mm 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 85mm F2.0 weighs 360g, which means it is 110g (23%) lighter than the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 470g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 85mm F2.0:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 85mm F2.0 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
