Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE)

★★★★★ 4.7 (51)

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.

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 170 g
Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) camera
29 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
  • 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 (23th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (25th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviews1121133Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 65.7
EVF 33.8
Build 69.5
Burst 26.8
Video 19.3
Sensor 24.6
Battery 44.6
Display 23.4
Connectivity 14.4
Social Proof 68.6
Stabilization 31.1

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) Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Sony a1 a1 II Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II
Type - mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor - 32.5MP full-frame 50.1MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 1053 759 425 315 1053
Burst FPS - 40 30 20 75 120
Video - 6K @120fps 8K @120fps 8K @60fps 6K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 170 609 658 579 721 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) 65.733.869.526.819.324.644.623.414.468.631.1
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.185.894.392.4985796.198.992.79299.5
Sony a1 a1 II Compare 9598.596.289.998.567.191.299.492.796.899.5
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 86.295.18983.999.998.696.68192.786.792.9
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare 81.985.89794.996.754.588.48192.776.795.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.188.388.599.782.238.393.88192.786.799.5

Price

Value & Pricing

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Usage Scores

Overall (29.2)Video (21.4)Travel (33.7)Youtube (19.1)Beginner (30.1)Vlogging (21.4)Streaming (23)Photography (30.7)Wedding Events (30.5)Sports Wildlife (35)Product Photography (22.3)

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