NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) vs Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 Z
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is 207g lighter (160g vs 367g).
- —The AF 28mm F1.8 Z is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) cost $79 less ($300 vs $379).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) reaches 0.20× vs 0.10×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 160g◆
- 367g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 71.5 × 43.0mm
- 70.0 × 88.2mm
- Volume
- 173 cm³◆
- 339 cm³
- Density
- 0.93 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀52mm
- ⌀55mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m◆
- 0.37m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×◆
- 0.10×
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- STM (multi-focusing)
- STM (Lead Screw)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2021
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $300◆
- $379
- Sharpness
- 7.9
- 7.9
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 7.3◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.9◆
- 7.1
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4◆
- 7.0
- Build / Sealing
- 7.3
- 7.7◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 8.5
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)
- AF 28mm F1.8 Z
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