Introducing the Nikkor Z 40mm f2 - So Small. So Fast. So Versatile.
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![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 product shot](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/prod-40mm.png)
Easy to carry. Fun to shoot.
The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is an ultra-compact prime you can rely on with any Z camera in just about any situation. Its wide enough for street work, landscapes and interiors but tight enough for authentic portraits and candid shots. It has a fast f/2 maximum aperture that powers through low lighting, helps freeze fast action and separates your subject from the background with a beautiful bokeh effect. And it does all of this with clarity, consistency and brightness that's all Z.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is a great option on DX or FX cameras Z 50 and Z 5 without lens showing the size of the sensor](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/2-fx-dx-2.jpg)
Great on any Z camera.
Sitting between two prized focal lengths, 35mm and 50mm, the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 takes strong points from each. It captures natural-looking portraits and close-ups like a 50mm, but it's also wide enough for shooting indoors, on the street or in a crowd like a 35mm. On a DX-format Z camera, it has a field of view of 60mm*, another all-purpose focal length for everything from portraits to street photography.
*35mm equivalent
*35mm equivalent
![Small and versatile lens photo of people eating pizza on a dock, over water, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/3-Pizza.jpg)
![Versatile lens option for Z cameras photo of a girl holding a lens ball with her portrait upside down inside the ball, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/4-Marble.jpg)
Nothing weighing you down.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is compact and lightweight Collage of images taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 including portraits, still life and a person holding a Z camera and lens](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/5-collage.jpg)
The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is so compact and lightweight—just 1.8 inches long and weighing 6 oz—you'll forget it's even there. It doesn't extend or retract, so it's always ready. Take it wherever you go as your main walk-around lens or as a lightweight second lens.
![Beautiful bokeh with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 photo of grapes on a vine, taken using the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/6-grapes.jpg)
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 offers dramatic depth of field options photo of foliage, with people out of focus in the background, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/7-DramaticDepth.jpg)
Dramatic depth.
Make your subject stand out against a beautifully blurred background. The shallow depth of field of f/2 is enhanced by the lens' 9 rounded blade diaphragm, creating a natural bokeh effect.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lets you get close to your subject photo of food in a bowl, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/8-Food.jpg)
Get in close.
The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 rewards you for getting in close to your subject. The lens' beautiful bokeh is accentuated at closer distances, giving your subject almost three-dimensional separation.
![Fast f/2 aperture means shooting in low light is possible photo of a woman looking in the mirror, with red gel lighting, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/9-shoot-after-hours.jpg)
Shoot after hours.
The larger Z mount draws even more light gathering performance from the wide f/2 aperture. Capture the mood of dimly lit situations with clarity and sharpness, and use faster shutter speeds to freeze action without sacrificing brightness.
Video savvy.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is ideal for video or stills photo of a woman holding a camera with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens attached](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/10-Video-Savy.jpg)
The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2's quiet autofocus system greatly suppresses focus breathing to prevent angle-of-view shifts during recording. Make smooth iris adjustments with the click-less control ring to create a natural shift in brightness.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 focuses fast photo of a model's feet and skirt in the air, taken with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/11-Fast-Focus.jpg)
Fast, confident focus.
When it comes to autofocus, the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is the strong, silent type. A new high-torque stepping motor operates at blazing fast speeds in near silence, whether using Eye-Detection AF or continuous subject tracking.
![NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 offers a customizable control ring photo of the lens barrel of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/12-customize-control.jpg)
Customizable control.
The smooth click-less control ring can be customized for the way you shoot. Use it for precise manual focusing or to adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.
![Dust and drip resistant lens Illustration of the dust and drip resistance of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens](https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gpU-PYm90DZMElqBfZsHqxtNA_M5A-5cz9WIMK1RRpRy0P3Eso=/Overview/13-Dust-drip.jpg)
Dust and drip resistant.
The lens barrel and all moving parts are designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant performance with sealing that prevents dust and water droplets from entering the lens.*
* The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.
* The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.