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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm
A bright f/2 maximum aperture and a versatile 40mm focal length make this 170g prime stand out for its compact, everyday utility on full-frame Z cameras. Its simple optical design with two aspherical elements and Super Integrated Coating delivers solid image quality at an accessible price point. This lens is best for street photographers and hobbyists who prioritize a lightweight, fast-aperture walkaround lens over weather sealing or optical perfection.
Focal length 40mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 170 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
63 Overall Score
Price $197
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 40 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 290 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 18-135mm | 100mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 590 | 290 | 326 | 298 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Dual phase linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 40mm | 53.9 | 36.6 | 88.8 | 73.9 | 53.2 | 40.6 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 93.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 64.8 | 36.8 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
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