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Pros Pros
  • Extremely compact and lightweight build
  • Sharp center resolution and image quality
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
  • Smooth and attractive bokeh
  • Budget-friendly price point
Cons Cons
  • Susceptibility to flare and coma
  • All-plastic construction including the lens mount
  • Lack of included accessories like a lens hood
  • Soft corner performance and high vignetting at wide apertures
  • Missing physical controls like an AF/M switch or customizable ring

Launch price Launch price $299.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 40mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 29 cm (0.17x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 170g (6 oz) · 70 x 45.5 mm (2.76 x 1.79 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 14, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $299.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 4

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 40mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 57°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 29 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.17x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 170g (6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 70mm (2.76 in)
Length Length 45.5mm (1.79 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None