Nikon Z 40mm f/2 : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 276 €;

42 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.

Specifications
Focal lenght	40 mm
Angle of view	56.7°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 4 groups
Min. focus distance	0.29 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.17x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	170 g
Dimensions	70 x 46 mm
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Airy

sent on 17 Maggio 2024

Pros: Good image quality. Compact and not showing off. Very useful focal length.

Cons: Looks cheap (I hope it is robust)

Opinion: For years I used my Nikon Df using the Voigtländer 40/2 and 58/1.4 as my standard lenses, rather than the classic 35 / 50 / 85mm. While 58mm remains my favourite focal length for casual portraits, I admit that 40 is much better for event coverage. On the Zf, the Nikon Z 40/2 would be a match made in heaven, but for the plastic construction of the latter. Optically, it is better than the Voigtländer, esp. wide open, also with less artifacts but still with a non-clinical look. The bokeh in particular is interesting, not busy but somewhat "vibrant", providing a nice backdrop to sharp foregrounds and very good subject separation. And for event coverage? I recently decided to make it my sole lens on a graduation party, all shot in B&W and using some significant "electronic" zooming (well, cropping in PP). With hindsight, I do not regret not having taken the classical 24-70/2.8 with me. Lots of keepers. The cropped shots are quite acceptable in B&W, with the Zf sensor providing an illusion of film grain, somewhat HP-5 like. Bottom line, while it is a lens with many compromises, it is a very good buy. The kind of lens to always keep in the bag, esp. when one needs a rest and shoot instinctively. Do not forget to purchase a short third party hood, as none is supplied and the front lens is a bit exposed, being close to the front of the barrel.

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Fedechicco

sent on 23 Marzo 2026

Pros: Compactness and Lightness, Aesthetics and Design: It goes perfectly with retro-looking camera bodies (such as the Nikon Zf), especially in its SE version; Value for money: It is defined as an economical lens, making it accessible for those looking for an optic with personality without breaking the bank.

Cons: Build Quality: The construction is entirely plastic, including the bayonet; At full aperture (f/2) the sharpness on the subjects is rather limited; Limited Use: Precisely because of its particular rendering, it is less suitable for rigorous professional uses and more devoted to set portraits or creative photography.

Opinion: Built entirely of plastic, including the bayonet, the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 focuses on compactness and lightness, making it a really practical choice for bodies like the Nikon Zf. It's a lens that you can take anywhere without thinking too much, perfect for everyday or street use. The rendering is deliberately "old-fashioned": it has several optical defects at full aperture (such as softness and a bit of aberrations), which however are significantly reduced by closing the diaphragm. This does not make it a clinical optic, but rather characterized, with a look that may appeal to those looking for a less perfect and more "analog" aesthetic. This "vintage" rendering goes very well with the design of the SE version, creating a coherent whole also from an aesthetic point of view. At f/2 it offers a soft and pleasant blur, even if the sharpness on the subjects remains rather limited: more suitable for portraits set or creative photography than for work where maximum precision is needed. Overall, it's a cheap and lightweight lens, with personality: not perfect, but for that very reason interesting for those who appreciate a less modern and more characteristic rendering.

MassiCricco

sent on 16 Novembre 2025

Pros: Lightweight, compact, bright, 9-blade diaphragm, focal length

Cons: Not usable by T.A., no lens hood

Opinion: I bought this small lens to support it as a fixed light to the 24-200 in "light" releases. The focal length is interesting on FF because, although it is not a true wide-angle, it still allows you to widen the field of view and overcome the 50mm limit, which is sometimes a bit "narrow". It's compact, lightweight, pretty sturdy despite its all-plastic construction, so it's a great travel lens. The 9 aperture blades also allow for pleasing bokeh in ambient portraits. The main problem is that at full aperture the images are not sharp and even at f/2.8 it lacks a bit of contrast. From f/3.5 onwards, the sharpness is impeccable and the contrast is also good. For this reason, its use is limited for me because, with the same focal length, I almost always prefer to use the zoom, which is more versatile. For the absence of the lens hood I solved with a folding rubber one for 5 euros. In conclusion, a good lens. Vote 8

Maxdemian74

sent on 04 Gennaio 2025

Pros: Lightweight, compact, unexpected optical quality

Cons: Materials and cost

Opinion: I have the SE version, which gives a wonderful aesthetic to the ZF. In particular, despite the small front lens, it is nice to see the aperture blades semi-unfolded in the rest position. The lens allows you to move by perceiving only the weight of the camera, and to take advantage of its excellent aperture and versatile focal length for different photographic genres. It invites you to approach the scene or to compose it a bit in the "old way", restoring a certain taste in photography. What really annoys (beyond the absence of the lens hood that can be found after market for a few €), is that the aluminum-colored bezel is not (precisely) aluminum and that the bayonet is plastic. For the price of 300 € Nikon could make this EFFORT!!

GualtieroMuti

sent on 01 Gennaio 2025

Pros: Lightweight, compact does what you don't expect, really great

Cons: Nothing to report

Opinion: The focal length is interesting, it is a real all-rounder. excellent rendering and colors, It is always in the bag and helps on many occasions. To those who complain that it has something plasticky cheap I answer with only 2 comments: the photos are taken with the lenses and not by touch, and with the price of the 50 f 1.8 or the 35 f 1.8 you buy 3 !! lens hood? you can find plenty on Ecommerce sites starting from 10 € (the one that starts with A..) . Autofocus not a lightning bolt but more than enough for portraits, street and landscapes, of course you don't make birdlife with it (but only because it's too short Hahaha). Really bad not to have it

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