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.
| 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
Check the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air price on Amazon →
Check the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Z price on Amazon →
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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