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Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8GNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2011October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length40 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensYesYes
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements–One aspherical ED element
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum aperture at infinity; Nikon notes the effective aperture becomes smaller at close focus, with camera exposure and displayed aperture automatically compensatedAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 38°50′; angle of view equivalent to 60 mm on FXDX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens designed for DXNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.163 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification1×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailUltrasonic motor with manual focusing available; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual overrideStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.163 m from the focal plane at life-size reproduction. Digital Camera World reports a 3.5 cm working distance from the lens front at maximum magnification; the barrel extends when focusing closerMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 1× life-size reproductionActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter68.5 mm70 mm
Length64.5 mm72 mm
Weight235 g220 g
ControlsFocus ring and distance window; focus limiter selects the full infinity–0.163 m range or infinity–0.2 mCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters; ePHOTOzine reports the thread does not rotate during focusing52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a mount gasket but explicitly notes no weather-resistance claim; no general rating is assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 68.5 mm maximum diameter × 64.5 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-61 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records 25 August 2011 availabilityNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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