Size side-by-side comparison of the new Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens with the 28mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 Z lenses (click for larger videw):
Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens vs. Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens for Sony E-mount:
Specifications comparison of the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 with the 28mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8 Z lenses:
| Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 | Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 | Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 |
| Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Format | |||
| FX/35mm | FX/35mm | FX/35mm | FX/35mm |
| Focal length | |||
| 40mm | 28mm | 35mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | |||
| f/2 | f/ 2.8 | f/ 1.8 | f/ 1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | |||
| f/16 | f/ 16 | f/ 16 | f/ 16 |
| Lens construction | |||
| 6 elements in 4 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED elements, 3 aspherical elements, and elements with Nano Crystal Coat) | 12 elements in 9 groups (including 2 ED elements, 2 aspherical elements, and elements with Nano Crystal Coat) |
| Angle of view | |||
| FX: 57° DX: 38°50‘ | FX: 75° DX: 53° | FX: 63° DX: 44° | FX: 47° DX: 31°30‘ |
| Focusing system | |||
| Internal focusing system | Internal focusing system | Rear focusing system | Internal focusing system |
| Minimum focus distance(measured from focal plane) | |||
| 0.29m (0.96 ft) | 0.19 m ( 0.63 ft) | — | — |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | |||
| 0.17x | 0.2 x | — | — |
| No. of diaphragm blades | |||
| 9 (rounded diaphragms) | 7 (rounded diaphragms) | 9 (rounded diaphragms) | 9 (rounded diaphragms) |
| Aperture range | |||
| f/2 to 16 | — | — | — |
| Filter-attachment size | |||
| 52mm (P=0.75mm) | 52mm (P=0.75mm) | 62mm (P=0.75mm) | 62mm (P=0.75mm) |
| Dimensions | |||
| Approx. 70mm (2.8 in.) maximum diameter x 45.5mm (1.8 in.) (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) | Approx. 71.5 mm (2.9 in.) maximum diameter x 43 mm (1.7 in.) (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) | Approx. 73.0 mm maximum diameter x 86.0 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) | Approx. 76 mm maximum diameter x 86.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | |||
| 170 g (6 oz) | 160 g (5.7 oz) | 370 g (13.1 oz) | 415 g (14.7 oz) |
| Autofocus | |||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal focusing | |||
| Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Focusing | |||
| Auto, Manual | Auto, Manual | Auto, Manual | Auto, Manual |
| Supplied accessories | |||
| LC-52B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) | LC-52B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) | LC-62B 62 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-89 Bayonet Hood, CL-C1 Lens Case | LC-62B 62 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-90 Bayonet Hood, CL-C1 Lens Case |
| Price | |||
| $297 | $297 | $847 | $597 |
| Minimum focus distance | |||
| — | — | 0.25 m ( 0.82 ft) | 0.4 m ( 1.32 ft) |
| Coating | |||
| — | — | Nano Crystal Coat | Nano Crystal Coat |
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