The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 with a length of 130mm, is 78mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 90mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 Size and Weight 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 weighs 955g, 19% (225g) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II's weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has the Leica L 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 SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
