A Classic Look with a Modern Feel

The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) blends timeless design with everyday versatility, delivering a shooting experience that feels as good as it looks. Inspired by Nikons heritage styling, this special edition lens pairs beautifully with Z series cameras while offering a natural field of view that closely matches how we see the world. Its a focal length that encourages creativityperfect for everything from street photography to casual portraits.

Beautiful Background Separation

With a bright f/2 aperture, this lens makes it easy to isolate your subject and create soft, pleasing background blur. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm enhances the quality of that blur, producing smooth bokeh that adds depth and dimension to your images. Whether you’re shooting wide open in low light or crafting a more cinematic look, the results feel clean and expressive.

Built for Everyday Carry

Compact and lightweight, the 40mm f/2 (SE) is designed to stay out of your way so you can stay focused on the moment. Its slim profile keeps your setup balanced and portable, making it an easy choice for daily shooting, travel, or as a second lens in your kit. The non-extending design ensures it’s always ready to go the second inspiration strikes.

Fast, Quiet, and Reliable Autofocus

A high-torque stepping motor drives autofocus performance thats both quick and nearly silent. This makes it ideal for stills and video alike, especially when working with features like Eye-Detection AF or tracking moving subjects. The responsiveness helps you stay locked in without distraction.

Control That Matches Your Workflow

The lens features a smooth, customizable control ring that adapts to your shooting style. Whether you prefer dialing in manual focus or adjusting exposure settings like aperture, ISO, or compensation, the control is fluid and intuitive, giving you a more hands-on connection to your camera.

Ready for Real-World Conditions

Thoughtful sealing throughout the lens helps protect against dust and moisture, giving you added confidence when shooting in changing environments. Its built to handle the unpredictability of real-world photography while maintaining dependable performance.

A stylish, full-frame 40mm prime lens with a vintage design. Unique checked knurling, contrasting silver band, retro NIKKOR logo and typeface, all with the versatile 40mm view, fast f/2 maximum aperture, excellent subject/background separation and natural soft bokeh. Classic styling elevates the look of any Z camera.

Vintage design: Iconic design features checked knurling, a contrasting silver band and retro NIKKOR logo and typeface, mimicking the look of the lenses once used on Nikons classic FM film cameras.
Camera compatibility: Compatible with Full Frame/FX format and APS-C size/DX format Nikon Z series mirrorless (on APS-C size cameras, the lens has a field of view of 60mm*).

Compact and lightweight: Just 1.8 inches long and weighing only 6 ounces. Always ready to go as a main walk-around lens.

Close Focusing: Focus as close as 0.96 ft. from your subject to reveal the smallest details, ideal for food shots and much more.

Beautiful background blur: Shallow depth of field of f/2 is enhanced by the lens 9 rounded blade diaphragm, creating a natural bokeh effect.