The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z and the Viltrox 33mm 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Viltrox 33mm 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 33mm F1.4 Z weighs 310g, 16% (60g) lighter than the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z's weight of 370g.
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 Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 33mm 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 Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z and the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
33mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
