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

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens
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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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: 2024-06-28

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

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

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

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

When powering the camera off, does the 40 f2 ...

When powering the camera off, does the 40 f2 close down its aperture blades? Mine stays open or at f#. Asking re: dust sealing
Asked by: Andrew
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens would not close the aperture blades when a camera is powered off. A camera's dust sealing has no relation to the closing of aperture blades as aperture is inside the lens; there is no way to fully close apertures blades.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-09-03
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