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Nikon 40mm f2
Nikon 40mm f2
The Nikon 40mm f/2 is my #5 pick, but don’t let that fool you—this lens is fantastic for the price. Autofocus is fast and snappy, it’s small and light, and optically it’s sharp with minimal distortion and vignette, plus it doesn’t flare much. It also actually matches the Zf’s vibe, even if it’s mostly plastic and that silver ring does basically nothing.
Pros
- +Fast, snappy autofocus
- +Small and lightweight—great on the Zf
- +Sharp with minimal distortion and vignette
- +Good flare resistance
- +Great value, especially as a kit lens
- +Aesthetic design suits the Nikon Zf
Cons
- -Mostly plastic construction (even the mount)
- -No real aperture ring or proper manual focus markings
What Gerard Needham says
“So number five is ironically the Nikon 40mm F2”
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Nikon 40mm f2
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Highlights
- +Fast, snappy autofocus
- +Small and lightweight—great on the Zf
- +Sharp with minimal distortion and vignette
Recommended by
Gerard Needham