
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE vs Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
Pick the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (80 g vs 160 g)
- You want a compact lens: 16.8 mm vs 43 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE | Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
160 g
|
80 g
lighter
|
| Length |
43 mm
|
16.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
71.5 mm
|
65.3 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
6 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VCM
|
| 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
- 28mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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