Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE)
Its compact 170g build and fast f/2 aperture with a 9-blade diaphragm deliver natural bokeh and subject separation in a full-frame walk-around lens. The special edition design stands out with checked knurling, a retro NIKKOR logo, and a contrasting silver band that evokes classic FM film cameras. This lens is best for street and travel photographers wanting a lightweight, weather-sealed prime with vintage styling.
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 170 g
39 Overall Score
Price ¥49,484
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 610 | 590 | 476 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | 70.8 | 36.2 | 69.8 | 28.9 | 20.7 | 98.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 17.8 | 69.6 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.3 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.4 | 91.6 | 80.6 | 91.3 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 83.6 | 85.4 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93 | 49 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥49,484
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Usage Scores
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