The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 and the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II 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 Micro 40mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II with a length of 25mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II's 63mm 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. Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II weighs 200g, 14% (35g) lighter than the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8's weight of 235g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 and the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II's widest aperture value is
F2.0.