Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
Viltrox
55 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Low light performance 4
Size and weight 5
Versatility 5
Scores
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Professional
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Street
Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | water- and smudge-resistant coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 510 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm0.275score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm0.086score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
