The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 AF 56mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and Nikon Z 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, 27% (63g) lighter than the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's weight of 233g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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
Both the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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 .
