The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 and the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro 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. Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 67mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 with a length of 66mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro's 71mm 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 50mm F2.8 weighs 260g, which means it is 60g (18%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro which has a weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
