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NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) vs Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z)

Key differences

  • —The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is 35g lighter (170g vs 205g).
  • —At launch the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) cost $392 less ($307 vs $699).
  • —The Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z) reaches 0.19× vs 0.17×.
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
SE
Voigtlander
Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z)
Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z)
16842SEPTON
Mount
Nikon Z (FX)
Nikon Z (FX)
Focal length
40mm
40mm
Max aperture
F2
F2
Weight
170g◆
205g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
71.5 × 45.5mm
68.3 × 32.0mm
Volume
183 cm³
117 cm³◆
Density
0.93 g/cm³
1.75 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀52mm
⌀52mm
Min focus
0.29m◆
0.30m
Max magnification
0.17×
0.19×◆
Elements / groups
6 / 4
7 / 6
Aperture blades
9
10◆
Focus drive
Stepping Motor (STM)
Manual Helicoid
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
—
Yes
Released
2022
2026
MSRP (USD)
$307◆
$699
Sharpness
7.9
8.0◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.6◆
7.2
Autofocus Speed
7.6
MF
Flare Resistance
7.3
8.0◆
Build / Sealing
7.3
8.8◆
Value / Size
8.7◆
8.0
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Performance overlay

  • NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
  • Voigtländer SEPTON 40mm F2 Aspherical (Nikon Z)

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