An ideal everyday lens, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is a versatile prime straddling wide-angle and normal fields of view and featuring a bright f/2 maximum aperture. The distinct focal length is wide enough for spontaneous shooting but still tight enough for portraiture and selective focus shooting. Additionally, the lens's compact, portable form factor makes it perfect for walkaround shooting and equally well-suited to use on FX or DX-format camera bodies.
An ideal everyday lens, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is a versatile prime straddling wide-angle and normal fields of view and featuring a bright f/2 maximum aperture. The distinct focal length is wide enough for spontaneous shooting but still tight enough for portraiture and selective focus shooting. Additionally, the lens's compact, portable form factor makes it perfect for walkaround shooting and equally well-suited to use on FX or DX-format camera bodies.
Wide-normal prime lens is designed for FX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and can also be used with DX-format models, where it provides a 60mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects using depth of field.
Two aspherical elements are featured in the optical design and help to limit spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve high sharpness and accurate rendering.
Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 018208201020
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
40mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
57°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.4" / 29 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.17x
Optical Design
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 1.8" / 70 x 45.5 mm
Weight
6 oz / 170 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.76 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2 x 4.6 x 4.5"
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Reviews
Quick and easy
By Alan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-09
Easy lense to carry for indoor low light conditions. Also good for the golden hour photos.
Simply wonderful
By Arlen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-14
Got this little guy to use on my Z6iii and wow.... kudos to Nikon. This cheap little lens in so nice an versatile. Great IQ.
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Metal or plastic lens mount?
Metal or plastic lens mount?
Asked by: Huss
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens has a plastic lens mount.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-10-27
Country of manufacture please??
Country of manufacture please??
Asked by: Jibu
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens is manufactured in Thailand.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2022-10-27
Is this lens compatible with nikon z50?
Is this lens compatible with nikon z50?
Asked by: Donald
yes is compatible with Z 50, would give 60mm full-frame equivalent focal length. no vibration reduction in lens or camera, may not be necessary as its a fast lens.
Answered by: Damon
Date published: 2022-07-07
Is this weather resistant?
Is this weather resistant?
Asked by: Sourav
The lens isn't advertised to be weather resistant. It does have a resistant sealing that prevents dust and water droplets from entering the lens.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2022-10-27
Does it have a seal in the mount like the 50 mm ...
Does it have a seal in the mount like the 50 mm 1.8?
Asked by: Ricardo
As far as we are aware, the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 does not have the same weather-resistant gasket available in their S-series lenses like the NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8 S. However, according to Nikon, the 40mm (and 28mm f/2.8) have "a design with consideration of dust- and drip-resistant performance".
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-10-27
Will the Nikon Z5 in body image stabilization ...
Will the Nikon Z5 in body image stabilization work despite the lens not having vibration reduction?
Asked by: Vern
Yes. works with all lens
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2024-09-27
What is the proper lens hood to use with the Z ...
What is the proper lens hood to use with the Z Mount 40mm f/2 lens? HN-1, HN-2 or HN-3?
Asked by: Edmund
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens will accept any 52mm screw in hood. I like this Heliopan because it has 52mm front threads so you can still use the lens cap with the hood on. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/21873-REG/Heliopan_701052_52mm_Rubber_Lens_Hood.html
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-10-27
What hood should be used with this lens? No hood ...
What hood should be used with this lens? No hood is included in the box.
Asked by: Jamie C.
This lens will accommodate a Nikon HN-2 or HN-3 lens hood.
