Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air vs Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air	Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z
Focal length	15mm	14mm
Max aperture	f/1.7	f/2.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	APS-C	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z (14mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air (15mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

VILTROX 15mm f/1.7 Z, AF 15mm F1.7 Z Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Z Mount

Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 AirSee price on Amazon

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Samyang SYZ14 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Nikon Z

Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 ZSee price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air and the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z?
The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air is 15mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C; the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z is 14mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air or the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z?
The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air and Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z 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 15mm f/1.7 Air is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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