Nikon has just officially announced the new Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 lens. It is a compact, full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless system. The lens is just 46mm (1.8″) long and weighs 170 grams (6 ounces), making it easy to carry around. The lens has 6 elements, 2 of which are aspherical. A ‘Super Integrated Coating’ is designed to reduce ghosting and flare. The 40mm F2 has a minimum focus distance of 29cm (11.4″) while the max magnification is 0.17x. The lens is ‘dust and drip resistant’ and accepts 52mm filters.
This new lens costs $296.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 40 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 6 | |
| Groups | 4 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.29 m (11.42″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 170 g (0.37 lb) | |
| Diameter | 70 mm (2.76″) | |
| Length | 46 mm (1.81″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | |
In June 2021, Nikon officially announced the Nikon Z fc (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) and Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama).
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