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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 40mm F2 SE and Nikon AF-S DX 40mm F2.8 G Micro.

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