Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G vs Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is lighter by 365g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G goes wider (35mm vs 40mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G reaches further (40mm vs 35mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is the newer design (2011 vs 2010).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G | AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 40mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Weight g | 600.0 | 235.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 89.5 | 64.5 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 68.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.163 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is a fast wide-normal prime for Nikon FX cameras with Nano Crystal Coat and a silent-wave motor, aimed at low-light and environmental portrait work.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Nano Crystal Coat reduces flare
- Quiet AF-S
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Heavier than the f/1.8G (600 g)
- Large front for a 35mm
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
A DX macro lens from 2011 that reaches 1:1 and focuses as close as 0.163m. It is light, at 235g.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Light at 235g
- Silent Wave Motor
- Close focus of 0.163m
Cons
- Short working distance
- DX only
- Plastic build