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Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
1490 g
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
158 mm

At a Glance

This manual tilt-shift lens for Nikon F and full frame is a moderate wide-angle with a 40 mm focal length. Shift gives control over perspective, tilt sets the plane of focus, and both movements can be rotated. The maximum aperture is f/4, and at 1.49 kg the lens is heavy. It suits architecture, product work and landscapes.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.
  • At 1.5 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
1,490 g (3.28 lb)
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (19.29 in)
Length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Diameter
96 mm (3.78 in)

Manufacturer data: hartblei.de

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS fit?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensHartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSVoigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL IINikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D EDVenus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
Focal length40 mm40 mm45 mm45 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,490 g260 g740 g599 g
Filter diameter86 mm52 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance49 cm25 cm25 cm–
Length158 mm37.5 mm112 mm121 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS: FAQ

Does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS have autofocus?

No, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS have image stabilization?

No, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS weigh?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS weighs 1,490 g. It is 158 mm long with a diameter of 96 mm.

What filter size does the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS use?

The Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS takes 86 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

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