I Can't Believe you Don't Own the Nikon Z 40mm F2 Lens

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a new review on the Nikon Z 40mm F2 lens. Its really an amazing piece of gear with a unique focal length and incredible image quality. Would for sure recommend this as a staple in your wedding photography kit. Hope this helps! - Will
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[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop a new review on the Nikon Z 40mm F2 lens. Please follow our IG for more sample pics at @perlaimages /@themonochromememoirs. Its really an amazing piece of gear with a unique focal length and incredible image quality. Would for sure recommend this as a staple in your wedding photography kit. Hope this helps! - Will

[@ATF_CA]

What's the point of talking about a lens if you don't bother showing a single image taken with it?

[@71whitey]

if you think showing an image on YT does a lens justice you are clueless

[@thewoodster]

Hey Will, I just did a live music shoot last weekend with my Zf and 40mm f2 SE. The venue was a dark and dingy pub with the lights turned off and the area only lit by flashing LED lighting. The images I've captured with this setup are phenomenal. It's an incredible lens. At f2 the photos are sharp with brilliant colours and contrast. I'm loving the Zf. Focusing was easy and fast with no hunting in this low light environment. What a camera!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

So true! They freaking knocked it out of the park with this combo

[@smallbatchsessions6892]

I shoot live music, aka LMV Productions. I bought the Nikon Z 40mm . I looked through tons of Flickr photos and loved the images. The one I got was so soft from f/2 - f/4.5 I couldn’t use it . Even soft I liked the rendering of the photos . I shoot on my Z9 a Voightlander 40 f/1.2 and it’s awesome. I got the M mount adapted and am having soft focus at longer distances. Getting a front focus. I sent back the Nikon Z 40 and during Black Friday bought another. The more I shoot with 40mm the more I see how useful focal length it is . Then the rendering of the Nikon Z 40mm is awesome. May pull the trigger again.

[@MichaelCortese1]

The 40mm has been my go to on my Z9 for a bit now. It's size and weight are great, but the way it renders is exactly what I'm looking for. I shoot mostly film, and this lens keeps giving me images that I love. It gives me something my other lenses (50, 85, 20, 105) don't give me! I think it has something to do with it's simple optical design

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Totally agree 👍

[@DavidRizzo]

I bought the 40mm back in 2021 because it was the only small Z prime lens available. I never would have considered a 40mm lens otherwise. Then I started using it, and now it's on my Z6 like 90% of the time. I love if for travel and taking family photos. It's a great focal length and such a great value. Thanks for all the videos!

[@blubravery]

The 40 was the first lens i bought when I went mirrorless. The way that lens renders is what sold it to me. It has so much character (flaws) that remind me of shooting film lenses.

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Character is the best word I left out of this review. It’s so true, fun to shoot with and so different

[@1969MadMatt]

I got the Z 28 mm f/2.8 and Z 40 mm f/2 with my Nikon Zf. While I ditched the camera quickly - it just doesn't fit my needs - it kept both lenses and use them on my Z8. Both are really great and complement each other very well while being small and lightwight. Both are a great choice for any Z-shooter, providing solid quality while being affordable. Both have their own character (or: characteristic?) which make them easily recognisable and fun to use.

[@ebouwens]

Your original series turned me on to the Z mount when it was still a bit under performing, but has really developed into an awesome system. I have dropped the 40 f2 into a river, and yes, the water gets in, but nothing that 5 days in a zip lock bag with water absorbing silica couldn't dry out. The camera on the other hand was fine Sadly I could not take the 40 f2on a recent long distance hike in rainy northwest Spain I hope they will bring a water resistant version, even if more expensive.

[@pabloriquelme7404]

I Can't Believe you didn't show a single photo with the lens, useless review

[@philmtx3fr]

Well the lens is probably interesting but speaking of a lens for more than 10 minutes saying it makes a big difference with 50mm,and 35mm without sharing any photo is weird… thx to think’to this for next time.

[@chrismiller4863]

Loving my Zf. Have the 2 SE lenses for when I don’t want to manually zoom and some older zeiss and Nikon lenses adapted when I want to force myself to slow down. Love this setup.

[@davidgifford8112]

I really like the 40-45mm focal length on 35mm format. I discovered it by accident when I started to play around with old cameras from the 1950s. Many had 42mm lease and really liked the look and versatility over the 35 or 50mm I had been used to, simply gives a very natural perspective. My 40mm is on order!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Gonna love it!

[@robbie154]

I wish there was a weather sealing gasket, don't mind the plastic build at the price, living in the PNW rain at weddings is common.

[@eric.ko.]

The z40mm is honestly the best prime ive used, taking into account its portability.

[@niceyesplease]

Somehow images of my Sony GM lenses and G (20 1.8) look way better when adapted to the Zf compared to the A7 IV. Don’t know, but the processor and sensor combination of the Zf is really awesome.

[@derekdibrell2067]

The 40 is awesome and definitely a must buy if you're in the Z system. I use mine on a gimbal with the z6II and it's so small and light. It's also a great lens for dance floor photos at the reception. You stay inconspicuous and it's the perfect focal length to capture just about anything.

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

💯💯

[@Daniel_Zalman]

Yeah, the high iso on the Zf is just sick. ISO 3200 is just damn near pristine (unless you try to recover a lot of shadow detail in post). To me, even ISO 6400 looks very clean. ISO 12800 looks very good if your image is well exposed. And yeah, if LR or DXO Pureraw...it's just absurd.

[@grain_eyed_photography]

Will, mine is arriving tomorrow. I can’t wait 😅!! I’ve always been a Nikonian ever since. My 2 systems close my heart are my, Olympus OMD and my Nikons. Thank you for your videos.

[@Daniel_Zalman]

I adore this lens on my Zf. This is just an ideal focal length for people photography. As far as the image quality, this lens definitely punches above its retail price. It has some quirks, but the overall look of the image it produces is very nice. I'm an ethusiast, so I don't carry two cameras with me. The 40 kind of gives me a little bit of what the 35 and the 50 would separately. Then if I can have an 85mm in the bag if I want to do portraits and get that extra blur and background compression, and a wider lens like a 28 or 24 if I want to capture more of a venue. I wish Nikon 28mm was an f/1.8 or f/2, though.

[@Kevon420]

This lens is so good optically I wish Nikon would make a "premium" version that had some weather sealing and whatever else premium features they could add without increasing the size much if at at all, because optically this lens is absolutely awesome and f2 is a totally solid maximum aperture. If not, they could go all out and make a 40mm f1.4 S lens in the future to compliment this. In fact, this brilliant little lens is something on L, RF, and E mount are missing - a sharp, small f2 lens of a usable focal length that's a joy to shoot. Maybe Canon's 35/1.8 RF lens is slightly better in a few ways but I'd rather walk around with this lens all day.

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Facts

[@apostraffstudio]

@@TheMonochromeMemoirs I completely understand your thoughts regarding the possible production of a 40mm f1.4 S lens, but making such a lens as compact and light as the 40mm/2.0 is simply impossible, alas. I believe that much of the success of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lies in the unique combination of dimensions, weight, price and optical properties. The more I look at this lens and test it, the more it becomes obvious why it was made this way, including the plastic base of its body and mount mount.

[@mick1967]

I can confirm all your statements about this lens. I own it since it came out. And now it's my always-on lens on my Z8. I first thought how ridiculous it is, to use a 200 USD lens on a 4500 USD camera, but it works and it seems that 40mm is my preferred focal length. I have the Fuji System as my second system and I bought the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 which I love at my X-T5 the same way I love the 40mm f/2.

[@gerryhardman9060]

Excellent review of an excellent lens. I bought mine with my Z5 year and a half ago and I love the way it renders I used to use my 28 F2 on my D3 hundred for a few years and it became my favourite combination just a little wider than normal. So when the 40 F2 came out I thought this is the perfect lens to buy with a Z5. I always enjoy your reviews. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Regards Gerry

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Thanks for watching Gerry and appreciate the support

[@mrdarryljones1]

What an encouraging video as I unbox my Zf with the 40mm SE! Keep up the great content! 👍🏾

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Let’s go!

[@ericlarson6180]

I bought both the 40mm f2 and the 28mm f2.8 when they first came out in 2021. Both should be in every Nikon Z owners bags. Fantastic versatile lenses. I frequently use one or the other of them on my Z6 for general walking around photography. They also pair nicely on the Z50/Zfc with 42/60 mm equivalent focal lengths. Sharp, compact, and each under $300, how can you go wrong?

[@Ed-lz4jv]

Sorry, had it and it is SOFT especially at F2 with vignetting. not WOWED at all with it, sure if you only use F4 on up it ok, but I expect BETTER from Nikon Z. Even the viltrox version has a Metal mount LOL

[@brandonpierce]

I bought the Z 40mm f/2 back in October 2021. It was glued to my Z7 for about 6 months afterwards. It has "character", that indefinable quality that some imperfections give a lens -- the good kind of imperfections!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Facts!!

[@RobertJinks]

That lens is surprisingly good. Perfect family/engagement/storytelling lens, I've used it many times for those, but I haven't used it for a wedding yes. Now I want to!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

🤝🤝🤝

[@dhavidcg]

Nice video.. A lot of old fixed lens film camera using 40mm as their focal length, mainly rangefinder camera such as Yashica Electro lineup, which sold for almost 8 million units in total. So, it's actually not that uncommon.. :)

[@KryptikAngel]

Literally bought one while watching your review. I mean, was prob going to buy anyway, but ... ;)

[@frasersamuel2867]

I concur with this bloke. I took this out to a bar & took shoots of my friends at a bar. Im utterly shocked at the quality of photos. The portraits of my friends were utterly superb. The casual shots of the botanical Gardens were equally superlative. Im utterly new to digital photography & I was amazed at the quality of photos & my knowledge is low. I did use film cameras in the past. I utterly agree with this bloke. Another huge advantage with this camera & lens is its very compact. You can go to a bar & no one blinks an eye lid when you take a few photos

[@joemeka]

Hi, nice video by the way. Please can you review the new Nikon 35mm f1.4 Z lens

[@terrywbreedlove]

I don't even own a Z camera. But I do plan on buying the 35mm F1.4 for my D850 :)

[@davemil716]

I am a portrait photographer and work with models as well. This lens is on my Z50 whenever I am doing location portraits. On the Z50 it's like a 60mm, which is great!! Love your videos...

[@Jgheiler]

whenever I test this camera and lens for the life of me I dont understand why it doesn't keep the eyes sharp...maybe they have a bad copy in the store....

[@ericrjennings]

Yeah the 40 Nikon lens is insane value

[@brambooth]

It’s almost standard on my wife’s z6 II…. She shot most of a wedding this summer….Amazing lens!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Sure is!

[@mattmomohara9639]

Picked up my Zf with the 40mm f2 and have been loving it! Was planning on picking up the 50mm 1.8 S, now I'm not so sure! Great video!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

I have both and have a feeling this 40 will get lots of mileage this year!

[@MichaelAivaliotis]

Is it just me or is the lighting in the video bad?

[@mylucksmiles]

I have the 40 mm z , i used it in my z7-2 and to be honest I put it back in my camera bag and There it stayed till I got my z 8 ... I was testing the lenses for their sweet spots . I found the ,z 40 mm lens on the z 8 is amazing. I agree in fact I have been blogging about it to others if they have tried the z 40mm ...I did a shoot in a local shop (not with a gun photo shoot) the thing is light weight makes it a joy to use. However the mount is plastic so just be aware of that fact ... I totally agree with you on this gem... So cheers for the info....

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Thanks for watching brother

[@Bill-NM]

So...your skill/knowledge certainly comes across in the video (meaning :) I hesitate to make this comment). But... I can't imagine that taking a 1/2 step forward/back from the subject wouldn't create the same image, re: 35 vs 40. Or really, 35 vs 50. (In each case cropping the 35.) Of course that's all else being equalish - exposure, out-of-focus rendering, color, etc.

[@71whitey]

You haven't posted in ages. Hope you are all good.

[@IanRuben]

I will stick with my 35mm 1.8 ... :) :)

[@dieseldavey]

Thanks for the video 👍🏻 I'm a little stuck between the different camera and lens combos so it's back to the drawing board for me. The z8 was cancelled. Thanks again for the info 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

🤝🤝

[@paulhills1967]

I bought a 40mm f2 for my z5 but wasn't impressed and ended up sending it back. It wasn't particularly sharp and I expected more. My 35mm and 50mm G lenses with the adapter are sharper.

[@thomasfox5476]

Cheers, for the video, have that lens but have not had the chance to get out with it. Hobbyist, still have to do the day job at 67 lol. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Gotta carve out some time for it brother. It’s a lot of fun and so easy to lug around!

[@AGag47]

I like your vids but kept waiting for samples that never came. I think providing some samples would've been useful.

[@sidneykincaid851]

Another great video Will! I have this lens and the 28mm f2.8 version also.They are fantastic lenses that work great on my Z6. The 40mm is excellent as a general purpose walking around lens. Thank you Will for another excellent video brother!

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Fantastic lens brother glad you’re enjoying it!

[@G91YS]

I got that lens for 120€ with my Zf, and also got a used 24-70 f/4.0 for 350€. Now I'm set, need to shoot :D

[@bobjohnson9354]

this 40mm was the first Z lens I got, to transition to a Z system. I've been a pro wedding photographer too, for 12 years. All time Nikon shooter. My absolute favorite lens was the 50 mm 1.8 G. I feel conflicted about this 40mm, because it's not a 50, has no hood (unless you put an ugly "filter hood" on it), and as you mentioned, has no rubber gasket etc, all while being more expensive than the 50 1.8 G was. My problem was that the 50 1.8 Z was much bigger, and quite heavier than my beloved 50 G. But I still prefer the 50 Z, even though the 40 has more soul (a little bit of swirly bokeh etc). Imagine quality is enough. Do you have a 26 mm 2.8 pancake ? Thats a phenomenal lens, and IMHO leagues ahead of the 28 mm 2.8 Z, that I had to send back, even though much more expensive. I think you would like it if you don't already have it

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

I don’t have that but I will absolutely buy it for 2024 weddings. Sara is 4’11 and has problems with big lenses all day so I’m looking to scale down her set up bigly next year.. she’s replacing her Z6II’s with ZF in 2024 also. Would love it if they made a 50 1.8 pancake for the Zs as well

[@bobjohnson9354]

@@TheMonochromeMemoirs fir the same reasons, I switched from the 24-70 2.8 G VR to the simple 24-70 f4 Z lens the day I tried it. Incredible lens for the size and weight and totally underrated. Only downside is it being F4. But that little 26mm 2.8 is a joy to use, especially during the reception when you get tired after 15+ hours of shooting. Be prepared, you will probably want to buy one for yourself right after you try her copy :)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I think I paid $279 18 months ago or so for the 40mm f2, and it has been worth every penny. Glad you picked one up.👍

[@etienneportail5122]

In LR I have noticed to my surprise that a big part of my best film photos have been taken with a 40mm lens ! CONTAX pancake Zeiss 40mm/f2, Konica Auto S3 Hexanon 38mm/1.8, Minolta Pancake, and Voigtländer Ultron.. (and if course the CONTAX G2 Zeiss 45mm/2!) 🤔

[@photomorti]

Talking about 40mm lens , not showing example photos. What a joke

[@Seanlynchthegrinch]

U make one then

[@EditEdit-uv3km]

Coz It’s just another attention whore KZbinr channel.

[@Nickveganyc]

I never see his photos

[@carlmcneill1139]

I bought my 40mm last year on black Friday. I got it for street photography because it's a good compromise between the 35mm and 50mm. It is really a sharp lens. It has become one of my favorite lenses. I've even used it for portraits a few times when it's too tight for my 85mm. Nikon needs to come out with more small lenses like the 40 for the zf.

[@TheMonochromeMemoirs]

Totally agree. That camera was made for pancake lenses, they work and look so good

[@carlmcneill1139]

@@TheMonochromeMemoirs the 24-70 f/4 would probably work ok on it. I don't think it's a heavy lens. I know that some KZbinrs are using it for weddings. I'm pretty sure they'll switch to the z6 III when it comes out though. I don't think the next z6 and z7 will have a stacked sensor. They'll still have screen blackout in burst mode. I hate that. I don't need 20 fps or 8k video. I've never even tried the video on my z6 II. I would prefer a 33 or 36 MP z6 III with the stacked sensor and processor so that the auto focus is just as good with no screen blackout. Make it shoot 10 to 14 fps with 6k over sample 4k video or something like that.

[@TCinSoCal]

Been using 40 f2 on Zf for a week or so. Tried it before and sold it as it’s soft wide open and close. Definitely can have chromatic aberrations on strong backlit scenes. Have been a fan of Fuji 27 for a LONG time.. Gave 40 another shot with the Zf… still had its limitations but once you accept it’s not a test chart lens.. it’s a grab moments lens.. it all makes more sense. It’s fun. It’s plenty sharp. It’s sharper and better overall than the Nikon 35 1.8 that lived on my Nikon bodies for years. It produces great colors. It’s not intimidating. When I bought the Zf I grabbed the 40 f2 and Z 50 1.8 S. 50 is sharper for sure.. but on the way out the door I keep grabbing the 40.

[@nclarke110]

Thanks for the review, Im looking for a Lighter kit for Weddings. I have the 40mm myself. Im thinking of picking up the 26mm 2.8 for my ZF body and 40mm for my Z8. Do you think this would be a good combo

[@alphonsotate2982]

The Nikon ZF is a beautiful retro style retro useable modern mirrorless camera with great dynamic capable full frame CCD I love it .But a real hot not thought about or forgotten and is a bargain now in the used bargain mirrored large body tank built Nikon camera's that every one is selling for the latest mirrorless cameras is the full frame D800 D810 SERIES 36MEG CCD camera's amazingly they have a pop up flash making them most complete package photo digital cameras ever built

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

Hello Will. Thank you so much for all your videos. I really appreciate all the work you put into them and I totally love your minimalist approach to gear etc. I used to work as a profesional photographer for a couple years back but I got burned out so I quit (sold it all). I’ve recently bought a Canon R6 mk2 with the rf50mm 1.8 because I just want to do it for fun. The camera i amazing and the lens also, I don’t have money to buy anything else now, but there is this thought in my mind that it would be great to have a 24-70 2.8 because that would be more flexible. On the other hand I don’t want to go into debt and be paying it back for the next couple of years. I would love to feel content with the 50 1.8 and just enjoy it without this stupid “I want to have another lens” in my head! Can you please advise, I’m sure it would help to read a comment from you. Thanks again

[@nicoshireyphotography]

Only other person I have heard of who uses both the harness and spider holster but I love it. The Z8 with 50 1.2 or 35-150 get heavy if not switching from holster carry to harness carry or I need to add pads to my spider holsters because its eats into my thigh after a while

[@ZZ.91]

coming from Fuji, I am experimenting this lens with the Z6 and i have to say this is a great combo ! I wish to test the (great) 50 1.8S to compare, an other focal lenght but not so compact :/

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

You may love the lens but I don't buy glass that has a plastic lens mount, had Nikon made this lens with a metal mount I it would be sitting on my ZF or Z6II , I have a bunch of different cameras that cover full frame, APSC and micro 4/3. I have a 4omm equivalent for some of my cameras so I know how a 40mm works, that being said every lens I own and I have many zoom and prime lenses I won't buy a plastic mount lens.

[@barmalini]

I will have to kindly disagree. I bought this lens in the first week of its release, but ended up returning it a few days later. For me, it just wasn't sharp enough at wide apertures. It shines at f/4 and beyond. But for an f/2 lens, I also want f/2 to be nice and sharp. I ended up buying a 35mm f/1.8, and that is a completely different breed of lens, built exclusively from superlatives and exceeding the wildest expectations.

[@Minority2005]

This video is the second one I’m watching on your channel. The first one was on 50s. I loved your take on 50 but as you said here, 50 is bit tight at times. If you have ONLY one lens gotta carry the whole day, unless you’re doing wildlife / macro, 40 is the way to go.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I’m excited about this camera, being a 19 year 4/3 and m4/3 shooter. But there seems to be a very limited small prime choices in this focal range with auto focus for this camera. So I’ve been very skeptical about this cheap prime, but you may have convinced me.

[@kevinl1492]

Sounds very similar to yhe Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake. It costs about $100 these days but is a great lens. I used it to shoot arriving guests on the red carpet for a big hip hop event last year. No wide angle distortion, high quality optic, and it is so light and compact. Nikon was smart to do a Z version and make it one stop faster.

[@carlosandreviana9448]

I have the Sigma 35mm with the Megadap. The 40mm would be redundant. I still believe in it If I went to 40 I would prefer the viltrox 27mm for my z50

[@mnicaisse]

I totally agree about the 40mm .. with my X-H2 adapted with sigma 28mm f/1.4 equivalent to 40mm full frame. I shot an entire wedding at that focal length

[@J5388T]

An interesting video thanks. I brought this lens recently with high hopes and I accept its not in S class series but returned it within a few days and I'm wary of getting another one! Whether I had a poor copy is unclear but optically even at F5.6 it wasn't good to put it politely! It was worse on a higher res body than the Z6.

[@1dbjack]

I bought the 35mm 1.8 so I pretty much have it covered. The only reason I would purchase it would be to become a wedding guy. What do you think of the 24-70mm 2.8? Talked to guy yesterday that had one and he said it is on his camera 95% of the time. Thinking about that as an option.

[@chrispeden979]

Veiling! Omg I have experiencing this on all my S lenses and never knew what it was called. It’s near impossible to correct in my experience.

[@just_A_Hack]

It is lenses like these that really make you question yourself and past decisions on expensive aps-c lenses because full frame is "too expensive" lol Great review buddy. I love this lens and it is genuinely hard to believe that you can get results like this gives for the money it cost

[@gingrai00]

Have you tried the Sigma 40 Art? It’s huge but it produces some of the most amazing images and it works great on the Z8 with the FTZ adapter. I would love to hear your take on it…😎

[@williamchan8866]

I don’t have this lens but I do own two other 40mm lens…..it’s a great focal length just for general shooting. Sometimes a wider lens or longer lens becomes too usual or obvious. I use my 40s when I want to “refresh” my seeing….it also pushes me too coz it doesn’t give me “easy compositions”, but a more honest point of view.

[@sharonfox7322]

Love this lens!

[@Pillone94]

Hi, could you share the picture control parameters introduced on this camera? I respect you and watch all your videos, thank you :)

[@davidgambin2551]

A sensible review.

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

I bought a 40 with Z6 2 and added 26 2.8 and 85 1.8. Nice for family landscape and street. FTZ for G lenses

[@kmulhall8233]

I use the Sigma 40mm f.1.4 Art. It's a TANK of a lens but it's optically fantastic. I use it for events. I used it at a wedding recently for some situations. 40mm is a cool focal length.

[@dobromirdragomirov5257]

Nice review indeed. Is micro-contrast good, some people are saying that this little thing is a micro-contrast beast compared to the other lenses, thanks to the fewer elements that it has?

[@helgividar]

I agree with this assessment. I shot my first and only wedding on D750 with a Voigtlander 40mm f/2 lens with great results. I find 40mm the best all around focal length so it will be my first prime lens when I buy into a new mirrorless system.

[@andreasjordi]

top, top top, thank you. I left a abo- all the best in 24 from Switzerland.

[@superphotocam]

Photos up to iso 16000 do not require de-noise, even less so for weddings. In what conditions do you work that you need to de-noise ?

[@greghuber9256]

Thanks Will. The other issue I’ve found with AI NR when batching a large number is that it’s running its default settings on each, and I’ve had cartoonish faces as a result. Worse on my Z8 compared with my Z6, so I’m looking forward to the mythical Z6iii as the perfect sports body.

[@nfucuda]

The 40mm 2.0 Z IQ is better than the old and good 50mm 1.8 G?

[@jerrym8140]

I’ll have to try it at some point but I’m really feeling just about the same way using the 28mm 2.8 as well. That’s the lens that’s basically gonna be married to my ZF

[@emilianorusso3571]

Your video are always the best. I miss your video. Please come back here!

[@bigd7696]

You can't believe I don't own this lens? It would be silly to own it since I don't own a Nikon camera.

[@juergenbaumann8817]

Thanks for the review. Always good to try something different. Just went to check on the Nikon page for some more details, they state that the lens is sealed for dust and water (with the usual caveats...).

[@S.Creations1]

Thank you for making this video. The fact that you mentioned you prefer this over the 35 1.8 g with adapter speaks volumes. I was concerned one wouldn’t be able to use it for client work but this vid proves otherwise. Thanks again.

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

Mine had to be special ordered, as were 85 3.4 and 26 2.8 from a Nikon dealer.

[@ArnaudLerondeau]

Probably the best lens recommandation i've ever seen ! Beyond convincing. You made me realise how much small & light lenses are actually enjoyable. So i've got the 28 right after the 40. I can always have one in my pocket. Loving'em both. Merci Will 🙌

[@Whatreally123]

I was hoping Nikon release an updated Zfc with a few compact primes. I am very happy they released this FF version but for me as a traveller, I would've loved the samller form factor of the Zfc and lenses. Storage space and weight are of paramount importance. Yet, I am still tempted to buy this. One thing is I have heard about this is that the sensor isn't locked in place when the camera is turned off so as a motorcycle traveller, this is making me wary of purchasing it. There will be tons of riding on rough roads and thus lot of vibrations. Will the Zf be ok? I understand this channel might not be able to accurately answer it but maybe someone reading this can chime in. Thanks.

[@momentumvisualfactory9078]

I never lock Spider too. But none of my cameras never fell off the spider 🙂You just convinced me to try 40 mm f2, tnx!

[@gordonbrown5901]

I got this lens when I ordered the camera. I've use the 40mm (and equivalent ) for some time. It's a great 'one lens' option. I use 3 different cameras ( INikon Df & Zf, Canon 5DSR and Fuji) and law have a 40.

[@duanemcclun]

Hi Will... It was great seeing you and another one of your great videos even with your photography on a different spectrum than mine. Even though my experience with the Z50 wasn't positive and I sold it, I still do tell anyone that are younger in age to strongly consider switching over to the Z series. Obviously with me rapidly approaching 67, I'm staying with my DSLR's because I can't justify coughing up the money to switch since photography is a serious hobby for me and not an occupation except some real estate jobs. But I still would encourage any of your younger viewers to make the switch, because Nikon has dropped the 3xxx, 5xxx DSLRs and now it's just the 7500/7800 model that's available. I still would love to find a D700 even if it's outdated. As always great hearing you and wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Duane

[@klauseibinger6617]

I am using it with the z6. It is perfect for me, together with the 105mm.

[@samo81]

I preordered it even with the Z35 1.8 already in my collection. It’s an awesome lens that just works.

[@1970mromano]

Just purchased for street photography. Looking forward to its arrival.

[@matthewpoburyny5147]

I got the Z5 with the 40mm f2 and absolutely love it, I had a yashica 35mm camera with a 42mm lens and loved that format and having it with my Nikon is an dream.

[@swirly_magnolia]

I love my z40mm used mostly for street photography and it’s just perfect

[@bananaman-zd4lq]

when manual focusing with this lens, is it linear (position based) or is it speed based? thank you