Quick answer
The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 20mm at f/20.0 for the Nikon Z mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z specifications
- Brand
- Viltrox
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 20mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/20.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
Specification source: viltrox.com
What can you shoot with the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z?
At 20mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 20mm | 84° | 94.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z?
It is a fixed 20mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/20.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 20mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/20.0.
What is the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 30mm on full frame, with a 61.9° horizontal and 71.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Z fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z50 II and 9 more.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.