Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 vs Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 is 380 g lighter. Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 
Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 better than the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro?
- 380 g lighter (420 g vs 800 g)
- 37 mm shorter (74.5 mm vs 111 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.37 m vs 0.45 m)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
- $49 cheaper ($499.95 launch price vs $549 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4?
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2024)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 | Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 420 g ◆ | 800 g |
| Dimensions | 86.5 x 74.5 mm | 111 x 84.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.37 m ◆ | 0.45 m (0.145x magnification) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Price | $499.95 launch price ◆ | $549 list price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Viltrox
- 74.5 × 86.5 mm
- 111 × 84.5 mm
The Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro is 36 mm longer and 380 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4
Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 or the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 420 g, 380 g less than the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro (800 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 or the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.37 m, against 0.45 m for the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 and the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 or the Viltrox AF 50 mm f/1.4 Pro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
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