The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 400mm F2.8 TC is the longer of the two lenses at 380mm. The Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct with a length of 153mm, is 227mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC also has a larger diameter of 156mm compared to the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct's 102mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct weighs 2000g, 32% (950g) lighter than the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC's weight of 2950g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct has a 82mm 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 Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 400mm F2.8 TC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
600mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.