The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II 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 Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II with a length of 45mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II's 52mm 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. Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II weighs 175g, which means it is 240g (57%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has a filter size of 39mm 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
