Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO vs Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO | Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO (75mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF (200mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVOSee price on Amazon
Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FFSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO and the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF?
The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO is 75mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C; the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF is 200mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO or the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF?
The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO and Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF 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 75mm f/1.8 EVO is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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