Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2

Just a short review of the NIKKOR Z 40mm F/2 I recently went on a weekend break to Lisbon and wanted to reduce my carry-on weight. I wanted to take my Nikon Z8 but most of my lens collection consisted of super zooms and a couple of F1.2 primes. These are all weighty to travel with, but also as walkaround lenses. So I picked up the 40mm just for that trip but found myself falling on love. Yes, you lose a little in light gathering compared to the faster primes, but at f2 it is pin sharp while also delivering a pleasing falloff of focus. I've found myself grabbing my camera more when going on walks or local trips as the 40mm is not only lighter but feels far less conspicuous in public places. Great little lens at a competitive price.

My 'shorty forty' is a fabulously compact and lightweight prime with an unusual focal length that I have found I love - and it's great for vertical pano shots in landscape orientation. The lens snobs sneer at it of course, because of its plastic construction and mount and the lack of VR but none of that matters to me. The 40mm f/2 is excellent value and does what it was designed to do - and depending on where I’m going, often this will be the only lens I’ll take. Highly recommended.

I like this little lens on my Z6iii. It is light and compact for walking about the local woods and it takes great images and is just a lot of fun. Not quite the same level of detail wide open as the three-times-the-cost Z 35 1.8S but I'm finding the images to be terrific. Small point though.... I returned this model as I did not like the rough / course feel from the surface finish on the lens barrel and swapped it for the SE model (which is beautifully finished). Also added a 52mm filter plus screw on lens hood which is a perfect. Very happy with this setup and I still have my Z 24-120 4 for more detailed landscape work etc.

I'm in two minds on this lens, on the positive, cheap, small, light, "artistic output", on the negative build quality, lack of sharpness, weak contrast, noticeably soft wide open, focus searching (maybe because of a lack of contrast). In summary : - If you want razor sharp images with good contrast and faultless focussing, personally I'd avoid this lens and use one of the "S" zooms that cover this range. - If you want some atmosphere to your images, where some of those negatives actually participate in that, then maybe buy it. I've decided to keep it, mainly for street photography, where the "faults" of the lens may actually improve the mood of the images I want to obtain. Also because it's exceptionally light and its smaller size will make me less obvious to the people in frame. Although the Z8 is hardly inconspicuous, regardless of the lens you stick on it !

Nikon Lens - Brand - Every time , wasn’t sure about Z 40mm At - first but as usual , Yes Nikon High marks. It is great , a replacement for my 50mm FX All round , the weight saving is tremendous, and a good f ..Value . Since mirrorless arrived big time , like many I wasn’t sure but. Had moved to - DSLR already - My main SLR - LOVE began when I joined , Nikon since 77, with my first Nikkormat .. But started , digital in 2007 , from digital compacts & progressed though the ranks , til now - Z7ii . And I look at third party lenses because of price , but end up with - Nikon every time . The weight , of the gear , such a saving , and F stops ..optics and coatings - I still Love - Nikon - I love this 40mm , and my 28mm , and 85mm - now saving for a - Z 20 prime .. Looking around - but I’m guessing - back to - Nikon ..

This is a prime lens with a great wide aperture ,its sharpness is remarkable, autofocus is very fast and YES it is a Full Frame lens (FX)If you have a camera with a APS-C you will have to buy the same lens but with (DX) coding, ok

A good value lens that is fully up to the standards of Nikon Z lenses. It's not a S range, but is more than adequate for anyone using a Z5, Z6 Or ZF body. I chose the 40mm lens because I have used this focal length extensively in the past and it is a good compromise between a standard and a wide angle lens.

awesome lens - sharp as a tack, image quality high as high - similar to the whole Z range - build quality in line with other Z range -

Le Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 est un monstre du rapport qualité prix. Au même prix que certain 35mm de marque concurrente, la différence de 5mm n'est pas un problème, de plus cela ajoute de la séparation entre le sujet et le décor car il est plus long même si ce n'est que 5mm. Pour ce prix on as la chance d'avoir un objectif Nikkor Z et se n'est pas de refus comparé au prix de la compétition. L'objectif est aussi super compact vraiment un bonheur comparé à mon 85mm et mon 70-300mm. Je pense que ce qui m'a le plus convaincu pour cette achat est l'autofocus. Bien supérieur à mes objectifs d'autre marques et écrase mes anciens "bon" objectifs avec FTZ-2, De plus même en situation de basse lumière l'autofocus ne peine pas à se faire. Honnêtement un très bon objectif à ajouter à sa collection pour du photo de portrait ou de rue.

Lens çok başarılı,F serisi 50 mm lerden daha sağlam duruyor kasası itibariyle,keskinliği çok iyi,fiyatı da çok uyguna bulunca 2.ele bakmaya hiç gerek kalmadı.

Avevo questa lente salvata nella mia lista da molto tempo, mi sono deciso ad acquistarla quando è scesa di prezzo. E' completamente in plastica, leggera e molto piccola, ma le prestazioni sono ottime. Una focale molto luminosa e che restituisce foto nitide, da utilizzare in tantissime situazioni. Pur non raggiungendo gli stessi risultati di lenti che costano 3/4 volte questa e che pesano il triplo, mi ritengo molto soddisfatto. Sono riuscito ad acquistarla a poco più di 170 euro, ottimo!

Mimo, że jest to budżetowy model to w zasadzie większość kadru jest ostra. Jest to dość jasne szkoło f1:2. o ogniskowej 40mm czyli i portret i miasto, wycieczka... Lubi winietować i bagnet jest z tworzywa. Mimo to bardzo lubię ten obiektyw. Jego niewątpliwą zaletą jest wielkość i waga! Uwielbiam zapinać go na body wychodząc na miasto. Jest na tyle małe i niepozorne że ludzie na ulicy „nie traktują go poważnie” co powoduje dużą intymność przy street foto. Waży tyle co piórko więc śmiało można z nim spędzić cały dzień i ręka nie boli. Uważam, że to bardzo dobrze wycenione szkło i jestem zadowolony z zakupu.

My absolute favorite lens that I always have with me. It is light, compact and sharp. I like to combine them with the Nikkor 24-200mm F4-6.3 on trips and the Tartisan 75mm F2 on evening city tours. I immediately ordered the Haoge metal backlight aperture 1.5 years ago. Very happy with it!