Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE vs Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 181 g lighter (170 g vs 351 g)
- You want a compact lens: 45.5 mm vs 53.9 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street photography, everyday carry, Z fc kit
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
170 g
lighter
|
351 g
|
| Length |
45.5 mm
shorter
|
53.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
71.5 mm
|
67.7 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
10
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
8 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2022
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 40mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
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