The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L 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. TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L is the longer of the two lenses at 50mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L's 64mm 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. TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L weighs 156g, which means it is 14g (8%) lighter than the Nikon Z 40mm F2 which has a weight of 170g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L 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
TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
