Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon Z, covering 40 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. Released in 2021, it weighs 170 g. That combination suits street, travel and low-light photography.
It is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Nikon's Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. With a versatile 40mm focal length and a bright f/2 maximum aperture, it is well-suited for street photography, portraits, and everyday shooting. The lens features a simple yet effective optical design with two aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. Its fast, near-silent autofocus system ensures quick and accurate focusing, making it ideal for both stills and video recording. The lens's compact size and light weight make it a convenient option for photographers seeking portability without compromising image quality.
- f/2
- Aperture
- 40mm
- Focal
- 170 g
- Weight
- Sep 2021
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 40 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Nikon Z
- Maximum aperture
- f/2
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 4 groups (including 2 aspherical elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.29 m (11.4 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter size
- 52 mm
- Dimensions
- 70 mm (diameter) x 45.5 mm (length)
- Weight
- 170 g (6 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Dust and drip resistant
- Usage
- street, portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.1% of the frame width
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