NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8vs NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021)
Starting from £239 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (2021)
Starting from £259 new
Best for Everyday photography & street
View NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021): The most affordable way into Z-mount primes — surprisingly sharp and compact, perfect as a first prime for crop-sensor Nikon Z shooters.
Everyday Photography & Street — NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (2021): Exceptionally sharp and compact — the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is the best-value everyday prime in the Z-mount system.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 28mm f/2.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021) | NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £239 | £259 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | f/2 (max aperture) |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 29cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body VR) | None (relies on body VR) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 145g | 170g |
| Dimensions | 70mm diameter × 43.5mm length | 70mm diameter × 43.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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