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 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 46mm. The Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 with a length of 32mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2's 68mm 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 40mm F2 weighs 170g, 17% (35g) lighter than the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2's weight of 205g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 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 Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.
