Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has a better length (23.5mm vs 45.5mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 29 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has a better weight (125g (4.4 oz) vs 170g (6.0 oz)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 has a better max magnification (0.2x vs 0.17x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length26mm40mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements88
Optical Groups67
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm29 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size52mm52mm
Diameter70mm70mm
Length23.5mm45.5mm
Weight125g (4.4 oz)170g (6.0 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo