Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens

Overview

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) Lens is a compact, versatile prime lens that combines classic design elements with modern optical performance. This Special Edition (SE) version is inspired by the styling of Nikon's iconic lenses from the film era, making it not only a practical tool but also a visually appealing accessory for your Nikon Z mirrorless camera. With a bright f/2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and offers beautiful bokeh, making it ideal for portraits, street photography, and everyday shooting.

Key Features

• 40mm Focal Length

  • Versatile Perspective: The 40mm focal length provides a natural field of view that closely resembles the human eye, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of photography styles, including portraits, street photography, and environmental shots.
  • Perfect for Everyday Use: Its versatile focal length makes it a go-to lens for everyday photography, capturing everything from candid moments to detailed close-ups.

• Bright f/2 Maximum Aperture

  • Low-Light Performance: The f/2 aperture allows for impressive low-light capabilities, enabling you to shoot confidently in dimly lit environments while maintaining sharpness and detail.
  • Beautiful Bokeh: The wide aperture also creates a shallow depth of field, producing smooth and creamy bokeh that enhances the separation between your subject and the background.

• Special Edition Design

  • Retro Styling: The lens features a design that pays homage to Nikon's classic lenses, with a knurled focus ring and vintage-style engravings that add a nostalgic touch to your modern Z-series camera.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Despite its classic aesthetics, the lens remains compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around for spontaneous shooting sessions.

• Advanced Optical Design

  • Superior Image Quality: The lens is constructed with high-quality glass elements that minimize distortions and aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with accurate color reproduction.
  • Coating Technology: Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) helps reduce flare and ghosting, providing clearer and more vivid images, even in challenging lighting conditions.

• Fast, Quiet Autofocus

  • Stepping Motor (STM) AF: The lens is equipped with a stepping motor that ensures fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. This makes it ideal for both still photography and video, where silent operation is crucial.
  • Full-Time Manual Focus Override: The lens also supports full-time manual focus, allowing you to make precise adjustments on the fly without switching modes.

Additional Benefits

• Close Focusing Distance

  • Creative Flexibility: With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.29m (11.4 inches), the lens allows you to get up close to your subjects, making it perfect for capturing detailed close-ups with beautifully blurred backgrounds.

• Weather-Sealed Design

  • Durability: The lens is designed with a weather-sealed construction that protects against dust and moisture, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions. This makes it a dependable choice for outdoor photography.

• Customizable Control Ring

  • Enhanced Control: The lens features a customizable control ring that can be set to adjust various functions such as aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation, providing intuitive and quick adjustments during shooting.