The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 40mm F2 and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 46mm. The Panasonic S 40mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Panasonic S 40mm F2's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 40mm F2 and Nikon Z 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 40mm F2 and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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 40mm F2 weighs 144g, which means it is 26g (15%) lighter than the Nikon Z 40mm F2 which has a weight of 170g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 40mm F2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm and the fastest aperture of
F2 .
