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Nikkor Z 40mm F/2 Lens
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.52
Autofocus LensLens Description
The Nikkor Z 40mm F/2 is a normal prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This bright prime has a 40mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 29cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.17X magnification. The lens can focus automtically with the Focus-Drive selected by the camera. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Nikkor to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.
The lens weighs 170g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Nikon Z mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Nikon Z mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
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Weight
Nikkor Z 40mm F/2 Specifications
| Brand | Nikkor | Model | Z 40mm F/2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon Z | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Length | 40mm | View Angle | 57° |
| Max Aperture | F/2 | Min Aperture | F/16 |
| Min Focus | 29cm | Magnification | 0.17X |
| Filter Size | 52mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Size (D x L) | 70 x 46mm | Weight | 170g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | Autofocus |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | No | Focus Motor | Internal |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2021-09-14 |
| Features | Customizable Fly-by-Wire Focus-Ring. | ||
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Nikkor 40mm F/2 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.52Autofocus Lens| 40mm Focal-Length | F/2 Constant Aperture |
| 52mm Filter Thread | Autofocus |
| Nikon Z Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 170g Lens Weight | 70 x 46mm (D x L) |
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