The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z 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 28-135mm f4 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 178mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z with a length of 64mm, is 114mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z's 68mm 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 APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z weighs 347g, 71% (863g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ's weight of 1210g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a focal range of 28-135mm and
4.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 202.5mm.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
