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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic'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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, which means it is 5g (2%) lighter than the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic which has a weight of 175g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
