Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 vs Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO
Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 is 4 mm shorter.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 is a 26mm f/2.8 prime, and the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO is a 26mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 
Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 better than the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8?
- 4 mm shorter (66 mm vs 70 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 52 mm)
- $201 cheaper ($299 list price vs $499.95 launch price)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2023)
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 | Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 26mm | 26mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 125 g (4.41 oz) ◆ | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 70 mm | 23.8 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Price | $499.95 launch price | $299 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Viltrox
- 70 × 23.5 mm
- 66 × 23.8 mm
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 is 4 mm longer and 5 g lighter than the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8
Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 or the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 weighs 125 g, 5 g less than the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO (130 g).
- Do the Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 and the Viltrox AF 26 mm f/2.8 EVO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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