Viltrox Air AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z 20mm
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z 20mm
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
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z 20mm | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM + Lead screw★ | DSM stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z 20mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 20mm F2.8 Air Z 20mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
