TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) vs Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z)

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) is 75mm, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) is 14mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) for short-telephoto / portrait, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) for wide-angle.

Choose the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) if…

  • You want more light and background blur — f/2 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation.
  • You need more reach — it goes to 75mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

Choose the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) if…

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 75mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.23x magnification vs 0.12x.
  • You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) opens to f/2 vs the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z)'s f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) is 75mm, Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) is 14mm — different framing and reach.
  • Durability: the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) is weather-sealed; the other isn't.

Frequently asked

Is the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) or the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) better?

These cover different focal lengths — the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) is 75mm, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) is 14mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) for short-telephoto / portrait, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) for wide-angle.

Who should choose the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z)?

Choose the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) if you want more light and background blur — f/2 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 75mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

Who should choose the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z)?

Choose the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z) if you shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 75mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.23x magnification vs 0.12x. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.

What is the main difference between the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) and the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z)?

Aperture: the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z) opens to f/2 vs the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 AIR (Nikon Z)'s f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length75mm14mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements912
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View21°112.6°
35mm Equivalent114-114mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance60 cm13 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$199$199
Filter Size52mm58mm
Diameter65mm65mm
Length70mm56.4mm
Weight200g (7.1 oz)170g (6.0 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo