Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Nikon
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
82 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews
The Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VRII is widely praised as a versatile, sharp, and well-built walk-around lens for full-frame Nikon cameras. Users love the constant f/4 aperture, effective VR, and the useful 24-120mm range, which makes it ideal for travel, events, and everyday photography. While some note it is a bit heavy and pricey, and a few report softness or quality control issues, the overwhelming majority consider it an excellent value and a worthy upgrade from kit lenses.
Pros
- Versatile 24-120mm zoom range
- Constant f/4 aperture throughout zoom
- Effective Vibration Reduction (VR)
- Sharp image quality across focal lengths
- Solid build and durable construction
Cons
- Heavier than some comparable lenses
- Relatively expensive (new)
- Some copies have softness issues
- Maximum aperture f/4 is slow for low light
- Zoom ring position can be awkward
Image quality 28
Zoom range versatility 25
Build quality 18
Vibration reduction 12
Weight 14
Value for money 15
Scores
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Macro
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Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.63 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 20 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17X | 1:2.56★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.