Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2

Focal length: 40 mm
Aperture: f/2
Weight: 170 g
Filter diameter: 52 mm
Min. focus distance: 29 cm
Length: 45.5 mm

At a Glance

Weighing 170 g, this 40 mm prime for Nikon Z full frame is compact, and its f/2 aperture adds light-gathering reserves. The focal length sits in the moderate wide-angle range. It is dust and drip resistant, has a control ring and suppresses focus breathing. Street, reportage, everyday shooting and video are the natural fits.

Good for

Street
Reportage
Everyday
Video

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 40 mm
Max. focal length: 40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2
Min. aperture: f/16
Elements: 6
Groups: 4
Weight: 170 g (0.37 lb)
Filter diameter: 52 mm
Min. focus distance: 29 cm (11.42 in)
Max. magnification: 1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length: 45.5 mm (1.79 in)
Diameter: 70 mm (2.76 in)
Released: October 2021

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:: Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50