The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 and the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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. Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is the longer of the two lenses at 30mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2's 62mm 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 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, 24% (40g) lighter than the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2's weight of 165g.
Filter Threads
Both the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 and the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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 Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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.
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Voigtlander SEPTON 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.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 39mm.
