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 Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar 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 Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar with a length of 30mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar's 55mm 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. Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar weighs 156g, 8% (14g) 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 Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has a 39mm 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 39mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M 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 Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm.
