The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E 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. Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a length of 46mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E and Nikon Z 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E and the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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. Nikon Z 40mm F2 weighs 170g, 34% (90g) lighter than the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E's weight of 260g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 40mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Yongnuo 11mm F1.8S E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 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 .
