Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for everyday and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 26mm | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 (26mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 and the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 26mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 is 23mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 or the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4?
The Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 and Viltrox AF 23mm 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 23mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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