The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE 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. Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE with a length of 43mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z's 54mm 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. Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE weighs 160g, 56% (208g) lighter than the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z's weight of 368g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
