JMA106DA NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2, Black

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.

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 ..

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 !

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.

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.

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 -

Brilliant lens from Nikon in Z mount and so cheap. Works great as a walk about lens just the right focal length.

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.

As expected very nice lens

NIKON Z5ⅱで使用しています。 カメラ本体を購入した際に、一緒に購入。 単焦点レンズで、標準画角の４０ミリ。明るさF2でこのお値段。 そして、軽量。 写りも悪くなく、手ごろなスナップレンズとして最適です。

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!

Das Nikon 40 mm f2 ist ein grossartiges Objektiv. Ich finde Nikons Weg gut - warum nur edle und teuere Produkte herstellen. Warum nicht auch günstigere bzw. für den Massenmarkt erschwingliche Objektive herstellen. Für 90% aller Nutzer ist das, was das Objektiv zu leisten vermag mehr als ausreichend. Es ist sogar gut bis sehr gut. Sicher, ich besitze auch einige Z S Objektive, z.B. das Z 50 mm f1.8 S. Aber mit der handlichen Kombi der Nikon Z50-Kamera und dem 40 mm kann ich beruhigt in Urlaub fahren und dort Fotos ohne Ende machen. Leicht und unbeschwert. Da ich gerne Street fotografiere falle ich auch nicht so auf und mache die Leute nicht nervös. Die Auflösung der Fotos ist ebenfalls sehr gut. Sicher hätten die Fotos mit einem S-Objektiv bessere Laborwerte, aber wer braucht das? Wer druckt großformatige Fotos aus? Wir stellen die Bilder auf unserer Homepage zur Schau, und die Menschen schauen sich diese auf ihre Full-HD-Monitoren an .. Der Großteil der Nutzer fotografiert für sein Privatvergnügen. Nur wenige sind sogenannte "Profis", die wirklich die High-End-Produkte brauchen (oder wollen). Also Nikon - weiter so !!! Gute Objektive für angemessene Preis. Da heute niemand mehr etwas für die Ewigkeit kauft, reichen auch Produkte aus Kunststoff. Wichtig ist das Ergebnis. Ich will ja auch nicht mit einem Objektiv einen Nagel in die Wand schlagen. Es soll an der Kamera sein, leicht und gut sein - und eine ansehnliche Bildqualität liefern. Und das tut es hervorragend !