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NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2

One of the most pocketable primes in any full-frame mirrorless system — the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 packs a natural 40mm perspective and f/2 aperture into an almost pancake-sized body. It is exceptionally sharp centre-frame from wide open and produces clean, pleasant bokeh for a budget lens. An outstanding everyday carry option for any Z-mount body, from the Z30 to the Z8.

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£259 new
Average price across retailers: ~£274
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Core
Released
2021
Aperture
f/2 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Dimensions
70mm diameter × 43.5mm length
Weight
170g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth
Optical IS
None (relies on body VR)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
29cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Street
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Travel
7.0
✅ Great For
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Street A near-pancake 40mm prime — discreet, sharp, and pocketable, perfect for candid street photography.
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Portrait f/2 at 40mm gives pleasing subject separation — works well for relaxed environmental portraits.
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Travel Barely registers weight at 170g — the ideal lightweight travel prime for any Z-mount body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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