Quick answer
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/50.0 for the Nikon Z mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z specifications
What can you shoot with the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/50.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/50.0.
What is the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 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.