The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 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 Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 70mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 28mm F2.8 weighs 155g, which means it is 15g (8%) lighter than the Nikon Z 40mm F2 which has a weight of 170g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 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 Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
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.