Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 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 MC 50mm F2.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.51 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Macro photography, product shots, everyday standard lens
Pick the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 40 g lighter (220 g vs 260 g)
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
260 g
|
220 g
lighter
|
| Length |
66 mm
|
58.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
74.5 mm
|
68 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
closer
|
0.51 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Released |
2021
|
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 MC 50mm F2.8
A compact 1:1 macro lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. Smaller than the 105mm macro.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Compact and light (260 g)
- Standard focal length
Cons
- Short working distance
- No vibration reduction
- f/2.8 aperture
Our notes
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air
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