The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z 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 16-50mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z with a length of 64mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z's 68mm 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 16-50mm F2.8 weighs 330g, which means it is 17g (4%) lighter than the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z which has a weight of 347g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
