Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm
Viltrox
65 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Nikon
57 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD nano multi-layer coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 510 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1:6.25★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm0.408score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm0.334score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air Z 50mm
Scores 65 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
