Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Nikon
60 Overall Score
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Sharpness 8
Value for money 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Weight and size 4
Scores
Wildlife Sports
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Professional
Video Cinema
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 5 |
| Groups | 11 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | multi-layer nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 112 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.11x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S0.083score per dollar
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm0.317score per dollar
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
