Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
Nikon
67 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for portraits and street photography. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and value for money compared to the f/1.2 version, though some note minor issues like soft corners at f/1.4, vignetting, and slight focusing noise during video. Overall, it's considered a versatile and high-quality prime lens that delivers excellent image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Soft corners at f/1.4
- Vignetting wide open
- Slight focusing noise in video
- Plasticky build feel
Image quality 10
Bokeh 6
Autofocus 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and size 6
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 10 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm0.245score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.341score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
