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NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 vs NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)

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  • —At launch the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 cost $7 less ($300 vs $307).
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
SE
Mount
Nikon Z (FX)
Nikon Z (FX)
Focal length
40mm
40mm
Max aperture
F2
F2
Weight
170g
170g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
70.0 × 45.5mm
71.5 × 45.5mm
Volume
175 cm³◆
183 cm³
Density
0.97 g/cm³
0.93 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀52mm
⌀52mm
Min focus
0.29m
0.29m
Max magnification
0.17×
0.17×
Elements / groups
6 / 4
6 / 4
Aperture blades
9
9
Focus drive
Stepping Motor (STM)
Stepping Motor (STM)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2021
2022
MSRP (USD)
$300◆
$307
Sharpness
7.9
7.9
Bokeh Rendering
7.6
7.6
Autofocus Speed
7.6
7.6
Flare Resistance
7.3
7.3
Build / Sealing
6.9
7.3◆
Value / Size
9.2◆
8.7
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