Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE)
The f/2 maximum aperture and 9-blade diaphragm create natural bokeh with strong subject separation in a lens weighing just 6 ounces. Its vintage design, featuring checked knurling and a retro NIKKOR logo, adds distinctive style without compromising the compact 1.8-inch form factor. This lens is best for Z-mount photographers wanting a lightweight, weather-sealed walk-around prime with full-frame coverage and classic aesthetics.
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 170 g
29 Overall Score
Price $327
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Fujifilm X-H1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | - | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 779 | 325 | 121 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | - | 11 | 30 | 100 | 15 | 12 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 411 | 658 | 998 | 580 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | 65.9 | 33.9 | 69.6 | 26.9 | 19.2 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.5 | 14.3 | 69.6 | 31.2 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95 | 85.1 | 90.1 | 73.4 | 86.2 | 92.3 | 94.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 96.9 | 83 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.7 | 86.4 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 46.2 | 89.5 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 71.6 | 83 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 76.6 | 92.3 | 99.1 | 96.5 | 64.7 | 90.2 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 62 | 82.7 | 89.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 74.8 | 80 | 93.6 | 89.9 | 64.7 | 38 | 91.4 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 99.3 | 95.7 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.6 | 71.7 | 97.6 | 69.2 | 56.7 | 91.2 | 98.9 | 51 | 92.8 | 71 | 83 |
Price
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