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 Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE 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 50mm f1.8G SE is the longer of the two lenses at 53mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon Z 40mm F2's 70mm 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, which means it is 15g (8%) lighter than the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE which has a weight of 185g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
