Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE vs Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE is faster by 2.3 stops (f/2.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE is lighter by 1075g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE goes wider (40mm vs 400mm).
- Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S reaches further (400mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE | Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 40mm (wider) | 400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 13 |
| Elements | 6 | 19 |
| Weight g | 170.0 (lighter) | 1245.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 95 |
| Length mm | 45.5 | 234.5 |
| Diameter mm | 71.5 | 104.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.29 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.172 | 0.159 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE
Special-edition version of the Z 40mm f/2 with retro styling matched to the Z fc, introduced in 2022. It is a small, light normal prime.
Pros
- Compact
- f/2 aperture
- Retro styling
- Light at about 170g
Cons
- Relies on software distortion correction
- No in-lens stabilization
Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon's compact Z-mount 400mm f/4.5 with VR and a 95mm filter thread, introduced in 2022. At about 1.25kg it is far lighter than the 400mm f/2.8.
Pros
- Light for a 400mm at about 1.25kg
- VR
- Takes Z teleconverters
- 95mm filter thread
Cons
- Larger than a zoom
- Fixed focal length
- f/4.5 is slower than f/2.8