Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm

Viltrox
62 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Nikon
98
Viltrox
61
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
94
Viltrox
57
Travel
Nikon
92
Viltrox
41
Landscape
Nikon
88
Viltrox
44
Professional
Nikon
83
Viltrox
71
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Viltrox
75
Portrait
Nikon
78
Viltrox
81
Street
Nikon
81
Viltrox
77
Macro
Nikon
74
Viltrox
54

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRViltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min24 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm28 mm
Elements1911
Groups159
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements13★
CoatingARNEO and Nano Crystal CoatingsHD Nano multilayer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/1.8
Min Aperture4-6.3f/1.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.57 kg0.37 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorSTM+Lead screw★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance500 mm370 mm★
Max Magnification0.28x★0.1x

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm

  • Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong optical (79th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average macro (33rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 STM 28mm Better at:

Portrait