Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm f/2
 | |
| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Z-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Stepping motor |
| Focal length | 40mm |
| Image format | FX (full frame) |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2–16 |
| Close focus distance | 0.29m |
| Max. magnification | 1:5.9 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Construction | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Features | |
| Lens-based stabilization |  No |
| Macro capable | No |
| Application | Normal Lens |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 45.5 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 57° (FX) 38°50' (DX) |
| History | |
| Introduction | September 2021 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $299 USD (as of 2021) |
The Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm f/2 is a full-frame prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Introduction
The lens was introduced on September 14, 2021.[2] The lens does not come with a lens hood.
Special Edition (SE)
On November 8, 2022, Nikon also announced an otherwise optically identical Special Edition (SE) version of the lens, which adopts a retro design to be matched with the Nikon Zfc and Zf cameras.[3] The SE lens was released on December 14, 2022.[4]
Features
- 40 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 60 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
- Autofocus using a "new, high-torque" stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
- 6 elements in 4 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements)
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- One customizable control ring (manual focusing by default, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
- Internal focusing (IF lens)
Awards
The lens was awarded with the iF Design Award 2024[5][6] and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2023 award[7][8] (both along with the Nikon Z f camera and the Nikkor Z 28 mm f/2.8 SE lens).
Sample images
At f/2.2
Bokeh at f/4
At f/4.5
At f/4.5
At f/5.6
At f/5.6
At f/6.3
At f/6.3
See also
References
- ^ "NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, a compact and lightweight prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Nikon announces new NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Special Edition lens with a timeless design". Nikon Corporation. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE), a compact and lightweight prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "iF design award". nikon.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "Nikon Z f + NIKKOR Z SE lenses Digital Camera". ifdesign.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "2023 Good Design Award - Z f + NIKKOR Z SE (Special Edition) lenses - Mirrorless camera and Interchangeable lens for mirrorless cameras (Nikon Corporation)". g-mark.org. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)". nikon.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.