NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Special Edition

Our fast 40mm prime with a cool retro design.

This special edition of our 40mm f/2 prime is more than a lens—it’s a shooting style. Fast. In-the-moment. Improvisational. Its compact size and tactile feel make it a smooth operator, and its classic styling elevates the look of any Z camera. Combine that with the great low-light performance, beautiful bokeh and a natural angle of view of the original lens, and you’ve got a 40mm prime that really is special.

Bright, natural views. Beautiful bokeh.

Stylish point of view on any Z series camera.

A full-frame standard prime, the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) works—and looks—great on any Z series camera. On full-frame/FX format cameras like Z 6II and Z 5, it covers the sweet spot between 35mm and 50mm. On APS-C size/DX format cameras like Z fc, Z 50 and Z 30, it delivers a 60mm* field of view.
*35mm equivalent

Great for video.

With its natural field of view, suppressed focus breathing, near-silent autofocus and a 9-rounded-blade iris that can be smoothly opened and closed using the click-less control ring, the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is outstanding for videos of all types, from vlogs to cinematic films.

Designed to be iconic. tay classy with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE). Its knurling design takes inspiration from the manual NIKKOR lenses from the era of iconic Nikon film cameras, making it a perfect match with the Z fc’s aesthetics. Compact and sized with mobility in mind, it weighs only at approximately 170g, and measures at 45.5mm (L) x 71.5mm (W).
	Transform your scenes. Build a dreamy world decked out with beautiful bokeh. The f/2 constant wide aperture and a short minimum focus distance of 0.29m of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) allows you to effortlessly create and capture moments against a background of large and soft bokeh - thanks to the 9-blade iris diaphragm. See your work in clarity even while shooting handheld. The f/2 wide aperture provides the versatility to capture in low-light situations by allowing you to use higher shutter speeds.
Video-friendly. Share your perspectives not just in stills, but with also videos. The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) records in near silent with its quiet AF mechanism and click-less control ring to minimise any stray sounds. The focus-breathing reduction function effectively reduces the shifting of angle view for a smooth and natural shift in focus position.

For life's moments.

Explore a broad spectrum of scenes and subjects from cityscape snapshots to portraits with the versatile angle of view by the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE). When attached to an APS-C size/DX-format camera, an equivalent 60mm medium-telephoto angle of view provides three-dimensional rendering with impressive bokeh — perfectly suited for portraits.

The perfect balance between compactness and superb autofocus control performance, the lens adopts a small-diameter, high-torque stepping motor (STM) that is outstandingly quiet, fast and accurate. Built tough on the exterior, the lens is designed to be dust- and drip-resistant¹ with a sealing that prevents external contaminants from entering the lens.

Specifications

Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount
Focal Length: 40mm
Maximum Aperture: F/2
Minimum Aperture: F/16
Format: FX
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 38°50'
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format): 57°
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.17X
Lens Elements: 6
Lens Groups: 4
Diaphragm Blades: 9 Rounded diaphragm opening
Aspherical Elements: 2
Super Integrated Coating: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
AF Actuator: STM (stepping motor)
Internal Focusing: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.29M
Focus Mode: Auto, Manual (no switch)
Filter Size: 52mm
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 71.5mm x 45.5mm
Approx. Weight: 170g
Lens Type: Prime