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Nikkor Z 40mm F2
- 40mm
- f/2.0
- Prime
- 170 g
- Min focus 0.29 m
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Quick answer
A compact, lightweight standard prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a stepping focus motor.
Pros
- Small and light (170 g)
- f/2 aperture
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Not an S-Line lens
- Not as bright as f/1.2-f/1.8 primes
Verdict
A light prime for Z cameras that keeps the body compact.
About this lens
A 40mm f/2 fast standard prime lens, the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 4 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.29 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 170 g
- Length
- 45.5 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2?
- Street photography
- Everyday carry
- Travel
- Video
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 40mm | 48.5° | 56.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 full-frame?
Yes. It covers full-frame Z cameras and works on DX Z bodies with a cropped view of about 60mm equivalent.
Does the Z 40mm f/2 have VR?
No, stabilization comes from the camera body if available. Z cameras with in-body VR can steady it.
Z 40mm f/2 vs Z 50mm f/1.8 S?
The 40mm is smaller and lighter. The 50 f/1.8 S is sharper, brighter and sealed.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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