Viltrox NF-Z
This adapter stands out by enabling full autofocus, EXIF transmission, and lens stabilization when mounting Nikon F-mount glass onto Z-mount mirrorless bodies. Its durable aluminum alloy build with an internal velvet matting and USB-C port for firmware updates adds practical value at a budget-friendly price point. This is best for portrait and video shooters migrating to the Z system who want to retain full functionality with their existing F-mount lens collection.
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weight 145 g
af type Auto Focus
51 Overall Score
Price $139
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox NF-Z | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 298 | 515 |
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox NF-Z | 53.9 | 64.5 | 89.5 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 33.6 | 77.7 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
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