Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
Nikon
78 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 163 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
No current pricing available
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
