Rank #8 in Best 50mm Lens 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec Sheets Cross-Checked
VILTROX AF 50mm f/2 Z
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 67
- Rank
- #8
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The VILTROX AF 50/2 Z is a 50mm f/2 autofocus prime for Nikon Z-mount cameras, listed at £190.00 with a 4.4 rating from 67 ratings. It takes eighth place in this guide, and it is the lens here whose angle of view is given twice in the same listing: 41.4° in the bullet list, and 47.4 Degrees in the spec table. Both figures are attached to the same 50mm lens.
The same table gives it a zoom ratio of 1:1, on a prime whose maximum and minimum focal lengths are both listed as 50mm, and it files a "Photo Filter Factor" of 0.11x — which is the maximum magnification quoted in the bullets, sitting under the wrong heading. The bullets call the lens the "AF 50/2.0 Air" while the model name reads "AF 50/2 Z", and they name the Z 8, Z 9, Z 50, Zf and Z 30 as compatible bodies while the spec table lists only the Z 5, Z 6, Z 6II, Z 7 and Z 7II. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this lens; we have not tested it ourselves.
How those 67 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £190.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 f (as listed); minimum aperture 16 f |
| Real Angle Of View | 47.4 Degrees (as listed; the bullet list says 41.4°) |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 (as listed, on a fixed 50mm prime) |
| Photo Filter Factor | 0.11 x (as listed; the bullets give 0.11x as maximum magnification) |
| Weight | 220g, from the bullet list |
| Compatible Camera Models | Nikon Z 5, Z 6, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 7II (as listed; the bullets add Z 8, Z 9, Z 50, Zf and Z 30) |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 50mm Lens 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec Sheets Cross-Checked.
Questions people ask
What mount does the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z use?
Nikon Z. The specification table lists the mount as Nikon Z and the bullet list names the Z 8, Z 9, Z 6, Z 7, Z 6 II, Z 7 II, Z 5, Z 50, Zf and Z 30 as bodies it fits.
What is the widest aperture on the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z?
The listing gives a maximum aperture of 2 f and a minimum aperture of 16 f, with 9 diaphragm blades.
Is the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z stabilised?
No. The Image Stabilization Type field reads "No image stabilization".
How much does the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z weigh?
The bullet list states 220g, which it describes as lightweight and compact.
How close can the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z focus?
The bullet list gives a minimum focusing distance of 0.51m and a maximum magnification of 0.11x.
What filter size does the VILTROX AF 50/2 Z take?
58 Millimeters, according to the Photo Filter Size field in the specification table.
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