Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 vs Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical
Nikon 35mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 40mm f/2 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Nikon F mount: the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical is a 40mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 
Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 better than the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical?
- Wider field of view (35mm vs 40mm)
Why is the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2?
- Longer reach (40mm vs 35mm)
- 23 g lighter (260 g vs 283 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it goes wider, to 35mm against 40mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 | Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 283 g (9.98 oz) | 260 g (9.17 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 37.5 x 66.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2017 |
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2
Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 or the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical weighs 260 g, 23 g less than the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 (283 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 or the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 and the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 or the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 or the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S Aspherical has the edge: it is 23 g lighter to carry.
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