Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Release Year 2011 1998
Release Date
MSRP 279 USD 1479 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Focal Length 40 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 86 mm
Length 64 mm 79 mm
Weight 235 gr 580 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-61 EW-78C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A