Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 56mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 (56mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4See price on Amazon
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is 50mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 and Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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