The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 46mm. The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z with a length of 43mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z weighs 163g, which means it is 7g (4%) lighter than the Nikon Z 40mm F2 which has a weight of 170g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
