Viltrox AF 20/2.8 Z 20mm
Viltrox
56 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 20/2.8 Z 20mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional image quality, solid build, and great value. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and low-light performance, though a few report autofocus glitches or defects. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic alternative to more expensive Nikon lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
Cons
- Occasional autofocus tracking drops
- Defective unit reported (FEE error)
- Fixed aperture limitation
- Not as sharp as Nikkor 50mm 1.8 S
- Soft and slow focus for astrophotography
Image quality 10
Build quality 6
Value for money 8
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 3
Defects and reliability 2
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 20/2.8 Z 20mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17X | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 20/2.8 Z 20mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.