Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D vs Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 50mm f1.8D Top Features
- 50mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 155g.
- Diameter: 64mm
- Length: 39mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 200g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 25mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.38m
- Max Magnification:0.14x
Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D over Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II
Focal Length – Tele
50mm
vs
40mm
10mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
2
Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
155g
vs
200g
45g lighter
Focal Length – Wide
40mm
vs
50mm
10mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter
63mm
vs
64mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
25mm
vs
39mm
14mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.38m
vs
0.45m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.14x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Nikon 50mm f1.8D vs Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II All Features
General
Nikon 50mm f1.8D
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II
Brand
Nikon
Voigtlander
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
50mm
40mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.8
F2.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Optics
Optical Elements
6
6
Optical Groups
5
5
Special Elements
unknown
1 aspherical element 1 high refraction glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.45m
0.38m
Max Magnification
unknown
0.14X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
N/A
Focus Method
Unit
Unknown
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
DoF Scale
Unknown
Yes
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
155g
200g
Diameter
64mm
63mm
Length
39mm
25mm
Materials
metal mount
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
52mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Yes
Hood Code
HR-2
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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