The Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 is an affordable compact prime lens for Nikon Z cameras, offering a slightly wide standard focal length with f/2 aperture and a small, lightweight design. It targets entry-level Z users wanting a fast prime.
Product released: October 28, 2021
Latest firmware version
Version 1.10, released August 20, 2024
What's new in version 1.10
• The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the control ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
* As of August 2024, the cameras that support this option are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z9, Z8, Z6III, Zf and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z7II and Z6II.