The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Nikon Z 35mm 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 35mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E with a length of 56mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Nikon Z 35mm 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. Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E weighs 180g, which means it is 190g (51%) lighter than the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 35mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 35mm 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.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E 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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
