Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and affordable prime lens that delivers excellent value for money. Users love its fast autofocus, good optics, and how it pairs well with various Z-series cameras, often preferring it over heavier or more expensive lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of weather sealing and the absence of a lens hood in the box, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Good optical quality
- Great for casual and travel photography
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No lens hood included
- Plastic construction feels cheap to some
- Image quality not always better than kit zoom
- Slightly heavier than kit zoom
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 5 |
| Groups | 4 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
