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Ranked
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2
Nikon Z / 170g
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Nikon Z / 415g
Workflow lens
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 is the stronger fit for travel and everyday carry.
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 leads on carry and size by 14 points.
Camera size studio
Relative body dimensions
Front, back and top views are drawn from external dimensions so the size relationship stays proportional.
View
Mode
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2
Front view / 88 x 88mm
88 x 88 x 120mm
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Front view / 88 x 88mm
88 x 88 x 120mm
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
External dimensions and carry delta
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 is the lightest (245g less than Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S).
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Class benchmarks
Decision matrix
Scores tuned for travel
Highlighted specs
Only specs that change the decision
Focal length
40mm
Focal length
50mm
Max aperture
f/2
Max aperture
f/1.8
Weight
170g
Community comparison
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