Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens Review (by ephotozine)
ePhotozine published the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens (Tested on the 45.7MP Nikon Z7 II) review saying that “a superb lens that continues to make the Nikon Z system look really impressive and makes the 40mm f/2 an ‘Editor’s Choice’”.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens Key Features:
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Super Integrated Coating
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Programmable Control Ring
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens Pros
- Excellent to outstanding sharpness
- Very low CA
- Modest vignetting
- Low distortion
- Virtually no flare
- Pleasant bokeh
- Light and compact
- Dust and water sealing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens Cons
- Low edge sharpness very close up
- No VR built-in
From the conclusion:
There is no doubt that the lens delivers an excellent to outstanding performance, and at a very keen price. Add to that the small, light form factor and we have perhaps an ideal travelling companion. The 40mm focal length is versatile on both FX and DX formats, albeit with a slightly different emphasis on composition in both cases.
The only slight faltering of performance is when we attempt to shoot flat subjects at close to the minimum focusing distance, and then we need to stop down to bring the edges and corners in crisply. This may well be due to field curvature and it does look much better on 3D subjects.
Overall though, a superb lens that continues to make the Nikon Z system look really impressive and makes the 40mm f/2 an ‘Editor’s Choice’.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens: $296.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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