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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens (Nikon Z)

BH #NIZ402SE • MFR #20121
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Special Edition Vintage Design
  • Retro NIKKOR Logo and Typeface
Featuring a stylish, vintage-inspired design, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is a versatile, everyday 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.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE Overview

Featuring a stylish, vintage-inspired design, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is a versatile, everyday 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.

In terms of handling, a stepping motor AF system offers quiet and smooth focusing performance that benefits both stills and video capture and a programmable control ring can also be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.

This Special Edition version of the Z 40mm f/2 lens features a retro-inspired design with checked knurling on the lens body, a contrasting silver band, and a vintage NIKKOR logo and typeface that mimics the look of lenses used on classic Nikon FM film cameras.
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: 018208201211

Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE Specs

Focal Length
40mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
57°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.4" / 29 cm
Magnification
1:5.9 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.17x Magnification
Optical Design
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.8 x 1.8" / 70 x 45.5 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
6 oz / 170 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.745 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.4 x 5 x 4.4"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE Reviews

Great for the ZF

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-10-07

Light weight and small. Perfect for the ZF, street or landscape photography. For the money tuff to beat.

I am very disappointed

By EMERSON
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-25

I am very disappointed with how my order was packed. I received the package with the box partially opened. No plastic wrap outside to protect the item from water damage. No sticker or signage indicating that the content is fragile. Thats why it was treated as such. It was not delivered on their set date. Good thing that the lens is in good condition. Just imagine what could have happened considering it was shipoed from US to Philippines.

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What's the difference between th Nikon 40mm and ...

What's the difference between th Nikon 40mm and the Nikon 40mm (SE)?
Asked by: Dominique
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens has a "vintage retro design" that looks like older Nikon lenses; optically, it's identical to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2026-05-19

It looks like the front element of the retro ...

It looks like the front element of the retro version is sticking out 1mm further than the regular S version : less vignetting ?
Asked by: Erikpontet
Yes, Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) front element does not have a flat surface. However this lens was design for full frame cameras, and their is no vignetting problems in neither of the lenses.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2023-10-25

Can you focus manually as desired while the body ...

Can you focus manually as desired while the body is set to AF?
Asked by: Robert
Yes, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens can be focused manually even when the camera is set to autofocus.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-07-01

Where is this lens manufactured?

Where is this lens manufactured?
Asked by: Richard
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens is manufactured in Thailand.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-01-03

I Was Wondering What Would Be The Correct Nikon ...

I Was Wondering What Would Be The Correct Nikon Lens Hood For This Lens Seeing That It Doesn't Come With A Lens Hood?
Asked by: peter cologgi
Nikon doesn't make a specific lens hood for the NIKKOR 40mm f/2 lens. You can get any 52mm lens hood of your liking. Here's one that would work really well with the Nikkor 40mm. https://bhpho.to/41uCQYv
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2025-02-24

Is the black lens mount plastic or alloy?

Is the black lens mount plastic or alloy?
Asked by: Mike
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Len is built with a plastic mount.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-03-20

Is the lens weather sealed?

Is the lens weather sealed?
Asked by: William
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens (Nikon Z) is not a weather sealed lens.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2025-12-29

Does this exact lens need 'to 'pop-out' to be ...

Does this exact lens need 'to 'pop-out' to be used. Is it a true 'pancake lens'?
Asked by: Randuy
Really, the only "pancake" full frame Z lens will be the yet to be released 26mm lens.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2023-12-11
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