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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2

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Key differences

  • Maximum aperture: f/1.8 on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, against f/2 on the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.
  • Closest focus: 0.25 m on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, against 0.29 m on the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.
  • Max magnification: 0.19× on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, against 0.17× on the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.
  • Weight: 170 g on the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, against 370 g on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Lowest price today

$796.95 new

$276.95 new

$260.95 used

Optics
Focal length35mm40mm
35mm equivalent35mm (full frame)40mm (full frame)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/1.8 (best)f/2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Made forFull frameFull frame
Elements / groups11 / 96 / 4
Aperture blades99
Closest focus0.25 m (best)0.29 m
Max magnification0.19× (best)0.17×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (STM)Yes (STM)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Weather sealedYesYes
Internal zoom——
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleNoNo
Size & weight
Weight370 g170 g (best)
Diameter × length73 × 86 mm70 × 45.5 mm
Filter thread62 mm52 mm

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