Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE)
The f/2 maximum aperture and 9-blade diaphragm create natural bokeh with strong subject separation in a lens weighing just 6 ounces. Its vintage design, featuring checked knurling and a retro NIKKOR logo, adds distinctive style without compromising the compact 1.8-inch form factor. This lens is best for Z-mount photographers wanting a lightweight, weather-sealed walk-around prime with full-frame coverage and classic aesthetics.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R R7 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 779 | 651 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 11 | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Video | - | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 526 | 411 | 658 | 530 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | 65.8 | 33.8 | 69.4 | 26.8 | 19.3 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 69.1 | 31.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Compare | 82.9 | 92.3 | 81.7 | 78.6 | 78.4 | 94.3 | 95.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 90.5 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95 | 84.9 | 90 | 73.4 | 85.9 | 92.2 | 94.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.7 | 86.3 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 92.1 | 46.3 | 89.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 71.3 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 92 | 85.4 | 93.1 | 83.7 | 82.3 | 97.1 | 44.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 92.9 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 74.6 | 79.8 | 93.6 | 89.9 | 64.7 | 38.2 | 91.4 | 81 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$419
We started tracking prices for this product on May 4, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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