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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Nikon
83
Fujifilm
78
Professional
Nikon
78
Fujifilm
80
Street
Nikon
80
Fujifilm
70
Portrait
Nikon
78
Fujifilm
60
Video Cinema
Nikon
69
Fujifilm
75
Budget
Nikon
72
Fujifilm
68
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
60
Fujifilm
70
Travel
Nikon
67
Fujifilm
60
Landscape
Nikon
56
Fujifilm
64

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mmFujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min40 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max40 mm18 mm
Elements915
Groups79
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements11
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingSuper EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon FFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.23 kg★0.37 kg
Filter Thread52 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave MotorLinear motor★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance163 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification1:11:6.67

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm is $854 cheaper (5.4x less).

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm0.401score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm offers 5.3x better value for money

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

Amazon
$195
Amazon
refurbished$240
B&H Photo
$247
Adorama
$247
Amazon
$378

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm wins 2 specs while Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm wins 3.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortrait

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

LandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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