
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8
- Focal length
- 20 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 173 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 19 cm
- Length
- 60.8 mm
At a Glance
For full-frame Nikon Z, this lens offers a 20 mm focal length at f/2.8. It weighs 173 g and is compact. Focusing to 19 cm gives a magnification of 1:5.88 (0.17x), which allows close-ups with a wide view. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel photography.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 173 g (0.38 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 19 cm (7.48 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17Γ)
- Length
- 60.8 mm (2.39 in)
- Diameter
- 68 mm (2.68 in)
Manufacturer data: viltrox.com, viltrox.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 fit?
The Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 | Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S | Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift | Viltrox MF 20mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 173 g | 505 g | 747 g | 782 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 19 cm | 20 cm | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 60.8 mm | 108.5 mm | 91 mm | 104 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8: FAQ
Does the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 have autofocus?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 has autofocus.
Does the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 have image stabilization?
No, the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 weigh?
The Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 weighs 173 g. It is 60.8 mm long with a diameter of 68 mm.
What filter size does the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 use?
The Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 30 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
20mm Β· f/1.8
Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift
20mm Β· f/4
Viltrox MF 20mm F1.8
20mm Β· f/1.8
TTArtisan AF 24mm f/3.8 mini
24mm Β· f/3.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8
26mm Β· f/2.8
Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO
26mm Β· f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S
24mm Β· f/1.8
Viltrox AF 24mm F1.8
24mm Β· f/1.8
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