NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S vs Viltrox MF 20mm F1.8 ASPH Z
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is 277g lighter (505g vs 782g).
- —At launch the MF 20mm F1.8 ASPH Z cost $651 less ($399 vs $1,050).
- —The MF 20mm F1.8 ASPH Z is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S reaches 0.19× vs 0.10×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 20mm
- 20mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 505g◆
- 782g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.5 × 108.5mm
- 76.8 × 104.0mm
- Volume
- 608 cm³
- 482 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.83 g/cm³
- 1.62 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.20m◆
- 0.25m
- Max magnification
- 0.19×◆
- 0.10×
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 11
- 12 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 14◆
- Focus drive
- STM (x2, multi-focusing)
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2020
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,050
- $399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 7.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.9◆
- 7.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 6.8
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 8.4◆
- 8.2
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
- MF 20mm F1.8 ASPH Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.

