Nikon Z 40mm F2 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 40mm F2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 40mm F2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Min focus distance of 0.29m / 11.4 inch |
| Light weight at only 170g / 6.0 oz |
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 40mm F2 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a maximum diameter of 70mm and a total length of 46mm. It weighs 170g / 6.0 oz.
Check the size of the Nikon Z 40mm F2 when attached to Z Mount cameras:
Nikon Z 40mm F2 Size with Z Mount Cameras
Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 40mm F2:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a fixed focal length of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
Weather Sealings
The Nikon Z 40mm F2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 40mm F2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z 40mm F2 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 40mm F2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m. 0.17x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 40mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 40mm F2's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 4 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 aspherical elements
- Super Integrated Coating
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 40mm F2
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 40mm F2.
Body Colour
Nikon Z 40mm F2 is available in color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 40mm F2
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 40mm F2 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 40mm F2 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 40mm F2 in Other Lens Mounts
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