The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS and the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 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 Micro 40mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS with a length of 63mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS's 63mm 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. Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS weighs 225g, which means it is 10g (4%) lighter than the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 which has a weight of 235g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
90mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 60mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
