Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z, the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is a member of Viltrox's EVO series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Viltrox EVO Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 EVO Z Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 EVO Z lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Focus Range Limiter
Focus Hold Button
Hood supplied
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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Lens Mount
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has a maximum diameter of 69mm and a total length of 78mm . It weighs 320g / 11.3 oz .
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z Size
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has a filter thread of 58mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has a fixed focal length of 90mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Z50 II , Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50 .
Optical Image Stabilization
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S in Nikon Z mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
Lenses Similar to Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.74m . 0.14x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 EVO Z features a maximum aperture of F2.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.2 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 90mm focal length and a bright F2.2 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What is in the box of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z
Recommended Accessories for the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z .
Body Colour
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z is available in Black color.
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 EVO Z.
Top Alternatives of Viltrox 90mm F2.2 Z in Other Lens Mounts
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