The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50mm F2 C and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 50mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Sigma 50mm F2 C with a length of 70mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 50mm F2 C's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 50mm F2 C and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 50mm F2 C and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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. Sigma 50mm F2 C weighs 345g, which means it is 70g (16%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50mm F2 C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 50mm F2 C:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50mm F2 C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sigma 50mm F2 C is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sigma 50mm F2 C has the fastest aperture of
F2.0 , the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .