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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE

A budget standard prime with retro SE styling to match the Zf/Zfc, praised for compactness and 9-blade rounded bokeh. Optically the same as the standard black 40mm f/2 — bought mainly for the aesthetic pairing rather than any optical advantage.

Starting from
£229 new
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Core
Released
2022
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
40mm
Aperture
f/2
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
71.5mm x 45.5mm
Weight
170g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.17x
Min. Focus Distance
0.29m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.0
Street
8.2
Travel
7.3
Wedding & Events
6.5
Vlogging & Video
4.9
Filmmaking
5.3
Documentary
6.2
Landscape
6.1
Casual
7.4
Food
4.7
Architecture
5.3
Astrophotography
5.3
Underwater
5.5
✅ Great For
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Street 8.2 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture. Compact and discreet for everyday street shooting.
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Casual 7.4 Strong on value for money, portability and focal length. A classic 40mm standard view in a tiny, retro-styled package.
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Travel 7.3 Strong on portability, weather sealing and value for money.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.7 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
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Vlogging & Video 4.9 Held back by focal length and video handling.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE