The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 and the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM 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 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM with a length of 30mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM's 51mm 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 50mm f2.2 VM weighs 135g, 67% (285g) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM 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
50mm but while Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM's widest aperture value is
F2.2.
