The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 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 Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 with a length of 45mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's 58mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and Nikon Z 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, 59% (247g) lighter than the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025's weight of 417g.
Filter Threads
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has a filter size of 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica 50mm f1.4 2025:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Leica 50mm f1.4 2025 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
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 .
