Lens Comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Key Differences
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 has a better min focus distance (29 cm vs 35 cm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $299).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 has a better weight (170g (6.0 oz) vs 195g (6.9 oz)).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 has a better length (45.5mm vs 51.5mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24-50mm | 40mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 29 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 70mm |
| Length | 51.5mm | 45.5mm |
| Weight | 195g (6.9 oz) | 170g (6.0 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
