NikonNIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 | Large aperture 40mm prime lens for Z series mirrorless cameras | Nikon USA Model

Amazing value for such a high quality little lens!The lens is lightweight and compact; easy to carry around if you are really active either on a hiking trail or city streets. Works very well for landscapes and street photography, but can work decently well as a wider portrait lens for full body shots. The lens is of cheaper quality, though, being that the housing is made of plastic while some Nikon lenses are metal, but that's entirely fine for such a short, prime lens where it's not as susceptible to accidental damage like a long, zooming telephoto lens.If you don't already have a lens that open wider than F/4 in the neighborhood of 40 mm, then I definitely recommend the lens. It's a great complement especially if you already have the F/4 24 - 70 kit lens.

This Z 40mm f2.0 prime lens is a great value. I find that 40mm on my full-frame Nikon Zf mirrorless camera is a great option for my "walkaround" photography. It's not "wide-angle" it's not "telephoto", it's right in the middle where many photos are taken. It's small and light weight so it's easy to tote around if you want to switch with a wide or tele lens. I bought the standard edition as the SE version was not available at the time. They are the same lens except for the "old-fashioned" look of the SE version. That was not an issue for me. Also the SE model is more expensive. I'm very pleased with the sharpness and clarity of my images. The manual focus ring is smooth and accurate. The build quality is good and everything looks well-assembled. It's a great price and value for the results I'm getting. I'm really glad I bought it.

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens exceeded my expectations in every way. Its large aperture of f/2 allows for stunning low-light performance and beautiful background blur, adding a professional touch to my photography. The 40mm focal length strikes a perfect balance between wide-angle and portrait, making it versatile for a variety of shots. Whether capturing crisp details or achieving creamy bokeh, this lens delivers exceptional image quality. Its compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal companion for any photography adventure. I'm thoroughly impressed with the results I've achieved using the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens, and it has become a permanent fixture in my camera bag.

In Argentina we say “ bueno bonito barato” ( BBB) ( good , good looking and cheap). This little lens it’s just that . A small lens with fast aperture. Maybe it’s not a 50 1.8s line lens buts for the price you can’t ask for more. It’s like the 35 1.8 AFS G dx or the 50mm f1.8g AFS for F mount. Lenses that are not so expensive and can do incredible pictures. So if you want to spend not so much money this maybe is perfect for you

It takes sharp photos and the autofocus is silent. I love the weight of the lens. It is very slim for its power. Everything about it is great. It even functions as a macro lens with an extension tube.

This is a fantastic travel Lens at a great focal length and it’s pretty fast and practically silent. It’s VERY small, extremely lightweight and did I mention it’s fast!? Really fast. It has some softness on the outer edges but I actually like this as it has a “look” that’s really cool. I also have the NIKKOR 24-70mm and I think I prefer this 40mm lens better for travel.

This lens is absolutely fantastic on my Z30. Sharp & great perspective. The focus grip is very nice to use.

Given the price, this and the 28mm f2.8 are the most affordable lenses in Nikon's Z lineup. I prefer the more zoomed-in, compressed and subject-isolating nature of the 40mm, which is a nice compromise between the traditional 35mm and 50mm. You can find plenty of reviews out there detailing all the technical specifications and performance capabilities of this lens, so I'll keep my review brief.I think this makes an excellent walk-around lens, and makes carrying a Z body more fun and laid-back feeling compared to the larger, heavier, more serious and professional S-line lenses (which are great for when you want perfect, pixel-peeping sharpness, better bokeh and very little coma or CA, etc.). This lens holds its own however. The main thing you have to work around in order to get the most out of this little gem is to avoid taking close-up shots with the aperture wide-open, as you will find the result soft, murky and cloudy. If your subject is five feet or less away, stop down to f5.6 to f8.0 (its sweet spot) and your subject will be very satisfyingly sharp and the depth of field still very effective. Save f2 for when your subject is far away enough, preferably using f2.8 if you can for more sharpness.