Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’m really happy with this lens! The image quality is excellent, with sharp results and fast, accurate autofocus. It pairs perfectly with my Nikon Z5IIC and keeps the whole setup nice and compact. One of the things I really like about the 40mm focal length is that it falls right between 35mm and 50mm. For me, it pretty much eliminates the need to carry both lenses. The compact size also makes it easy to fit my camera and lens into my 3L WANDRD Rogue sling bag. No complaints so far! It’s a great everyday lens that I’m really enjoying.

Must have for any Z body owner. This is the best travel lens you will ever buy for the Nikon Z system. It's not the sharpest up close at F2 for something like a tight head shot, but it has beautiful character in those scenarios and very vintage rendering. I used to use a 50 1.8G that wasn't sharp unless I stopped it down to 2.8. This 40 is sharper at F2 than my old 50 at 2.8 ever was. Wonderful for most uses especially low light.

I purchased the Nikon 40mm f/4 to try out the Nikon ZF, and the lens impressed me more than the camera body. I have no complain about sharpness, or the corners. If it was weather sealed, I’d be an easy recommendation for professional work. I shoot mostly in low light scenarios and at f/2, it was amazing. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive, small, capable lens to start a Nikon photo journey.

This lens is a must-have for the Z5 or really any of the full frame Z series Nikon camera bodies. It’s small, light, and the clarity and bokeh is….wow. And the colors. Spot on…

Best standard prime for the money on any mirrorless system. Beautiful optic, plastic but extraordinarily sturdy and light. Excellent bokeh quality with minimal to no cat's-eye effect. Closer to the human eye than 50mm.

Incredible compact and versatile lens. Got this to pair with my Z5ii. Photo has never been this fun!!

For those of us who have moved into mirrorless arena…Nikon Z fc for me…this is a fast, excellent kit lens. My primary lens is a 18-140 mm Nikkor Z; however, this lens really complements the zoom.The attached photos were taken at sunset with the 40 mm lens earlier this week in the Arkansas Ozark mountains.

This is a really good lens. It has a high enough aperture to blur your back ground and keep your subject in focus. A lot of people complain about it not being the sharpest and I see what they are talking about, however, it’s great for street photography or just for family parties. It looks great on my ZF. Well worth the price. I recommend watching YouTube videos on it before buying.

Nice lens, excellent colors and clarity. Only negative is there is no manual focus. Can’t use this lens for astrophotography.

What a fabulous lens. Great for a light setup. I'm using it on a Z6II and the focal distance is very fun to use. It takes the place of both the 35mm and 50mm. Also, having the f2.0 aperture is important for low light situations and portraits. I pair it with the Nikkor Z 24-200 while traveling.

I’m still a novice to photography, but with wanting to start portraits, I needed a prime lens. This is the most economical for the Z50 that’s close to the 50mm I initially planned to look for. I’m really pleased with the gorgeous photos this lens has allowed me to capture. Great investment!

Bought this to use with the Nikon Z6ii that i bought, im just a beginner but i think it takes fantastic pics.

This lens holds its own agains lenses that are 2-3x the cost. The lens is very sharp and has its own unique flair. I say unique flair because the bokeh isn’t as crips and clean as those high end lenses, but it has its own great look

While is not the fastest lens but its fast enough for most ocasions! I carry this tiny lens everywhere! I abosolutly love it!

This lens is a great substitute if you can’t purchase the 50 mm prime Z lens. It performs similarly, but much quieter than the F mount 50 1.8, and it will work great for creating great shots you expect from a prime lens.

The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f2 is a great lens for the price.. I get some pretty good images out of it.. I use the lens on my Nikon z30

Good quality, and loved the service as it was given

The images was clear and sharp. Slight weight on it it, over I truly enjoy it.

It took me a bit to buy it, because it is all plastic and doubt it was good, but I gave it a chance, and use it most of the time I am out with my kids or traveling for work.

Even though this isn’t a 50mm it’s actually probably more useful. Even though it’s not 1.8 aperture it’s got great bokeh. The price, amazing for its versatility.