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 Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR 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. Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 48mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon Z 40mm F2's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 40mm F2 and Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 40mm F2 and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, which means it is 165g (49%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the Fujifilm G 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 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G 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 Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
