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ViltroxCinema·NIKON Z mount
Viltrox AF 50mm F/1.4 Z Pro
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length50mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypeCinema · Portrait · Prime
Weight800 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length111 mm
Min focus distance0.45 m
Aperture blades11
Optical elements15
Groups11
Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Review Rating7.5
Other FeaturesAperture ring (de-clickable)
Customizable Fn-button
Firmware updates via USB-C/Bluetooth
Weather-sealing
Review VerdictThe Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Z Pro confirms what we've already seen in the E-mount version of this lens. It's impressive, but it has its flaws. In terms of sharpness, there isn't really anything to complain about. The center performance is great. At large apertures, the outer image field isn't quite as high but still very usable. When stopped down to medium apertures, the quality is very good across the image field. Image distortions and lateral CAs are low. The vignetting is about typical for such a lens. The quality of the bokeh is generally good with a few caveats. Not ideal are axial CAs at large apertures as well as the observed focus shift at close focus distances. We have (almost) nothing but praise for the build quality. The lens feels like a tank - but it is also about as heavy. The handling of the control rings is superb. The AF 50mm f/1.4 Z Pro is also weather-sealed, and the upgraded AF motor is surprisingly fast. In summary, the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Z Pro strikes a nice balance between speed and price. Viltrox lenses are available from * Viltrox Webstore * B&H * Amazon * Adorama
Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":7.5,"Price / Performance":9}
Review Published2026-02-10T13:00:00+00:00
Optical Construction15 elements in 11 groups (1x aspherical, 3x ED, 8x HR)
Summary02
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z is a standard prime for autofocus stills and low-light use, suitable for portraits and general photography at a wide-open aperture of f/1.4.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon Z mount has a flange distance of 16 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- Nikon Z DX lenses cover APS-C only.
- Nikon ZNative
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F.
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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