The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 40mm F2 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM with a length of 41mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 40mm F2 and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 40mm F2 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM 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. Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM weighs 160g, 5% (10g) lighter than the Nikon Z 40mm F2's weight of 170g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm .
