Used Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE Lens

2025-04-13T11:57:09

I use this on my Nikon Z6ii when I want a more compact carry option. I'm a big fan of the 40mm field of view so no problem there. Image quality seems very solid to me when stopped down 1-2 f stops. I have noticed of late that it's image quality of closer-in portions of your photograph do suffer a bit. I recently compared this on my Z6ii to my Z28mm f2.8 on my Z50, and the 28mm's close up image quality on the DX Z50 was actually better than the 40mm f2's on my Z6ii.

craig c.

2025-03-20T08:04:13

Excellent lens for the money. Just wish that it wasn't stripped quite so far down in features to hit the price point. I would like a metal lens mount at a minimum, and a standard thread on the front with a bayonet for a lens hood would be great.

CAILLYN C.

2025-03-19T08:35:23

This is great compact lens for daily on-the-go shots, and the price is unbeatable.

MELISSA M.

2025-03-13T17:04:06

One of Nikkor's Best, very lightweight, great for street shooting. Used this on my Z5 last weekend for my grandkids bday party and pictures turn out nice. Bokeh is very smooth and round. Nikon Z40 F2 Isa no brainer lens. Bought it at Adorama for a good price and the quick delivery is much appreciated.

JUN M.

2024-09-24T08:33:41

outstanding small lens for an exceptional price. Sharp, reliable and light weight.

Tukro A.

2024-09-21T00:25:58

A great lens with gorgeous vintage styling. The "nifty fifty" is great, but I'd argue 40mm is just a bit more versatile. This lens is very compact and great for travel!

JACK H.

2024-07-21T03:35:14

nice lens, sharp

Mark M.

2024-06-23T16:30:10

I needed an easier to use lens to use with my everyday Z6 ii. I did some research on youtube and decided to go ahead and purchase this lens. What a great lens in a small package. And affordable! Adorama always has what I'm looking for in stock. Great job!

RICHARD M.

2024-03-24T20:53:07

This is the only lens I've had since buying my new Z6ii and I have to say it was the best thing I could have done, going straight into a primes lens with such a low F-stop has been a dream. It works well and gets the job done

Whyatt W.

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2024-03-24T08:22:18

Great lens for travel. Compact and sharp.

VINU V.

2024-01-15T14:00:03

I always wanted to have a 42mm focal length lens, (as it is what the eye sees ) and the F2 helps capture the available light without being too large. I shot a band the other night, and the images are stunning and compliments the ZF

LLOYD K.

2023-12-04T07:05:01

This lens works great on my full frame Z7 and now my Z8. But on my Z50 you have to be very careful to keep your hand steady. For me that means that for photos it is fine, but video without image stabilization it is difficult on the unstabilized body.

Robert

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2023-11-26T12:06:48

Love this lens so much. Weighs only 6 ounces so it's perfection on my new Z f.

Ellen W.

2023-05-30T12:25:34

Love this little lens. Takes great photos and is super fast and quiet. It's a perfect everyday walk around lens.

DANIEL C.

2023-01-03T04:46:09

Surprisingly good lens. Was not expecting it to be as good as it is. Very lightweight so great for travel especially in a small bag.

CARLOS V.

2022-12-27T12:54:28

Incredible Sharpness From This Surprising Lens

RONALD P.

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2022-12-16T03:25:12

Light little fela. Great for the price

Aleksander C.

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2022-11-01T10:44:44

Very lightweight and a great travel option of having one lens in between the 35mm and 50mm range.

bamroz

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2022-09-12T08:34:55

Works effortlessly

richard j.

2022-08-04T19:32:15

For my uses doing people photography this has been a great performer on my Z5 and Z50... looking forward to using it on Z30!

David M.

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2022-04-15T12:44:09

I just got this lens as it's always been one of my favorite focal lengths with the perfect speed of f/2 in a lightweight package. I'll take some test shot later and expect it to do reasonably well. My biggest complaint is that the lens mount is plastic like their entry level DSLR kit lenses, not the hardened chrome plated brass used in lenses worthy of the professional moniker "Nikkor". I would have gladly paid a few $$ more for a lens with a metal mount as I don't know if the plastic lugs over time may chip with extended use thus fouling up my camera. I know it's not an S model lens, but what were you thinking Nikon?

Alan W.

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2022-04-12T13:23:50

Fantastic lens for it's price. I prefer zooms when "doing work" but if I want to have fun small budget primes are a blast to play with. The quality this lens puts out punches way above it's price class and the field of view is the best all around IMO. 50mm is a little too tight, and 35mm is a little too wide. 40mm is perfect for getting in to tell one story but still have enough background surrounding your subject to put that story into an environment. The feels is a bit light and plasticky but that's part of the price tradeoff, the images are still fantastic. The lens is a bit "girthy" but that comes from the fact that the Nikon Z mount is so huge, the lens is as narrow as it can be without having a flance at the back to widen the rear enough to connect to the mount.

Dustin B.

2022-04-05T10:03:45

For a relatively inexpensive lens with a plastic (polycarbonate) bayonet my expectations were, um, managed. Positive expectations included light weight and possibly acceptable image quality. Well, it?s all good news with this sleeper lens. Yes, it is light weight, but the image quality is actually excellent. Sharp across frame from F2.8 on, and quite usable without compromise wide open. It demonstrates excellent flare resistance, no chromatic aberrations in actual use, and very much unintimidating for street use. Good character and three-dimensionality in the captures round out a screaming deal, especially at current discounts. You will not be disappointed.

WILFRED D.

2022-03-16T10:10:01

Great little lens esp for the price! I use for portraits

MELISSA S.

2022-03-14T08:21:40

Fabulous lens

Eugene B.

2022-03-11T11:10:25

Walking around for street photography, I prefer something more discrete than my 24-70 f2.8. This little gem does the trick. I pre-set it to f8 and grab street candids quickly.

GlenMarshall

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2022-02-27T19:35:39

The Z 40mm f2 lens has its definitive place in the Z lens line up primarily winning on size and weight (and perhaps budget). From my limited use, the resolution power and image quality cannot compare with that from Z 35mm f1.8 or Z 50mm f1.8 or the new Z 28-75mm f2.8, as used with Z6II. But I am keeping it ? its size and weight cannot be beat right now by any other Z lens. Compared with shooting stills, it seems to yield better results when shooting video.

LI G.

2022-02-24T07:11:26

Great little lens, i loved the size and speed, unfortunately i didn't like the 40mm range. I prefer either 35 or 50, but couldn't get used to the 40mm, not wide enough.

Martin P.

2022-02-21T10:19:02

I love this lens. To me, 40mm is just the right focal length for a good, all-round lens. The compact size and the relatively fast f/2 combine to make this inexpensive lens my favorite. It is sharp at all apertures and produces really nice results.

JAMES P.

2022-01-12T10:49:13

I recently took this 40mm lens attached to my Z5 on vacation and was blown away with how light it made the whole kit. I could have my Z5 with this 40mm and small flash around my neck all day long with no fatigue whatsoever. The performance wide open is perfect for portraits, stopped down the corners are plenty good for landscapes, just an easy lens to shoot just about anything. The price to performance is stellar.

Samuel O.

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