Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

Nikon
78 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox
86 Overall Score

Scores

Portrait
Nikon
73
Viltrox
100
Video Cinema
Nikon
68
Viltrox
94
Professional
Nikon
73
Viltrox
88
Macro
Nikon
86
Viltrox
66
Budget
Nikon
72
Viltrox
83
Street
Nikon
79
Viltrox
82
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
57
Viltrox
71
Landscape
Nikon
53
Viltrox
69
Travel
Nikon
64
Viltrox
55

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mmViltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min40 mm27 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm27 mm
Elements915
Groups711
Aspherical Elements—1★
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingHD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountNikon FSony E
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.23 kg★0.56 kg
Filter Thread52 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave MotorSTM★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance163 mm★280 mm
Max Magnification1:1★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 is MX$3,290 cheaper (1.5x less).

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm0.011score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.008score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm offers 1.4x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

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MX$6,965

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

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MX$10,255

Verdict

★ Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm Better at:

MacroTravel

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm Better at:

BudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm View Details & Prices: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm