Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro vs Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Name Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Release Year 2011 2022
Release Date 2022-11-09
MSRP 279 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 29 cm
Maximum Magnification 1 0,17
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 6 elements  /  4 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Focal Length 40 mm 40 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
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 68 mm 70 mm
Length 64 mm 46 mm
Weight 235 gr 170 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro
Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-61 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A