Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Viltrox 50mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Viltrox
50mm f/1.8
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Viltrox |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 415.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 86.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | n/a |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.
Pros
- Sharp from center to corners
- Quiet, smooth autofocus for video
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Compact for its performance
Cons
- Larger than the old F-mount 50mm f/1.8
- No lens-based stabilization
Viltrox 50mm f/1.8
Viltrox 50mm f/1.8: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.