Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 vs Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for standard prime and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 | Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 33mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 (33mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 price on Amazon →
Check the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 and the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z?
The Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 is 33mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z is 35mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 or the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z?
The Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 and Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 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 33mm f/1.4 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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