Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 vs Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (170 g vs 205 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, travel
Pick the Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical if
- You want a compact lens: 32 mm vs 45.5 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 | Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
170 g
lighter
|
205 g
|
| Length |
45.5 mm
|
32 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
68.3 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.19×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2 both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2
A compact, lightweight standard prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a stepping focus motor.
Pros
- Small and light (170 g)
- f/2 aperture
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Not an S-Line lens
- Not as bright as f/1.2-f/1.8 primes
Our notes
Voigtlander Septon 40mm F2 Aspherical
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