The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 50mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 83mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S Size and Weight 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. Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH weighs 402g, which means it is 13g (3%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2.0 , the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
