NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Viltrox AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Z
Key differences
- —The AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Z is 240g lighter (390g vs 630g).
- —The AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Z is faster: f/1.8 vs f/4 (≈2.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Z cost $730 less ($370 vs $1,100).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S reaches 0.39× vs 0.16×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–120mm
- 55mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 630g
- 390g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- 69.0 × 78.0mm
- Volume
- 654 cm³
- 292 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 1.34 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀58mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m◆
- 0.43m
- Max magnification
- 0.39×◆
- 0.16×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM, x2)
- STM (Lead Screw)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,100
- $370◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.6
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6◆
- 7.5
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 8.7◆
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 9.1◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- AF 55mm F1.8 EVO Z
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