Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.51 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, everyday and street shooting, low-light photography
Pick the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 195 g lighter (220 g vs 415 g)
- You want a compact lens: 58.6 mm vs 86.5 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
415 g
|
220 g
lighter
|
| Length |
86.5 mm
|
58.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
68 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.51 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air
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