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Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 vs Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air
The Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air if you want a brighter f/2 (1.0 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; a fit on more cameras (82 against 16 in this guide); and a lighter lens (205 g against 260 g). On these specs the Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 50mm (prime) | 50mm (prime) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2brighter |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount |
| Stabilised | no | no |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Weight | 260 g | 205 glighter |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 82 in this guidefits more cameras |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.
Field of view
Cameras they fit
16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body. In all, the Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 fits 16 and the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air 82.