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 Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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. Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 85mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm 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 1030g (85%) lighter than the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1200g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA, Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
