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 social proof (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (24th 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) | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | - | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 658 | 476 | 658 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | 65.9 | 33.9 | 69.6 | 26.9 | 19.2 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.5 | 14.3 | 69.7 | 31.2 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 86.2 | 92.3 | 91.1 | 78.7 | 87 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 81.1 | 84.3 | 96.8 | 93 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.8 | 89.9 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 46.2 | 89.6 | 99.2 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 86 | 94 | 87 | 82.5 | 46.2 | 98.6 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 97.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥49,484
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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