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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its clarity, speed, lightweight design, and excellent image quality with great color and contrast.
- Lens is clear, fast, and produces excellent color and contrast.
- Lightweight and compact, ideal for everyday carry without being intimidating.
- High-quality Nikon glass, great addition to the Nikon Zf.
- Product quality described as excellent.
- Q4 202587/100
Buyers praise the compact, lightweight design and value but note it is overshadowed by the sharper, pricier 50mm f/1.8 S lens. A missing lens hood is a minor complaint.
- Lens is small, light, fast, and produces beautiful images; ideal as a default everyday lens.
- Excellent value for the money; recommended as an entry lens for Z mount.
- Overshadowed by the 50mm f/1.8 S in image quality and performance; some might upgrade.
- Nikon does not include a lens hood; a missing accessory that buyers feel is needed.
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) | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Fujifilm X-H1 X-H1 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | Sony a6400 a6400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 779 | 325 | 121 | 425 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 100 | 30 | 11 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 609 | 658 | 998 | 366 | 358 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z40mm f/2 (SE) | 69.4 | 35.6 | 69.7 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 98.6 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 16.8 | 69.8 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.6 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.9 | 87.9 | 96.6 | 90.4 | 92.9 | 48.4 | 90.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 72 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 X-H1 Compare | 78.8 | 93.1 | 99.1 | 96.6 | 65.4 | 89.7 | 44.9 | 83 | 63.7 | 89.1 | 90.3 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 74.9 | 82.2 | 74.9 | 84.7 | 70.9 | 40.6 | 87.6 | 83 | 85 | 67.1 | 91.5 |
| Sony a6400 a6400 Compare | 87.5 | 86.7 | 89.9 | 73.8 | 78.3 | 86.3 | 89.6 | 67.6 | 85 | 92.1 | 32.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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