Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
Nikon
63 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 4 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.