Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 vs Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL

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 MF 20mm f/1.8	Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL
Focal length	20mm	11mm
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL (11mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 (20mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

Check the Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 price on Amazon → We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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Check the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL price on Amazon → We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 and the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL?
The Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 is 20mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is 11mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8 and Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL 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 Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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