The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E and the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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. Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z with a length of 73mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 69mm.
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 23mm F1.4 Z weighs 300g, 18% (70g) lighter than the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
