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The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens is now availabke fore pre-order:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon
• UK: WEX Photo | Park Cameras
• DE: Foto Erhardt | Calumet
• CA: Camera Canada

The shipping date for the 40mm lens is “later this fall” according to the official press release.

The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens is now officially announced.

Pre-orders (updated):

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon
• UK: WEX Photo | Park Cameras
• DE: Foto Erhardt | Calumet
• CA: Camera Canada

Additional information:

• 42West
• Explora

Lens features:

• The bright maximum aperture of f/2 and a 9-blade iris diaphragm provide beautiful round-shaped bokeh.
• The 40 mm focal length supports a standard angle of view ideal for shooting portraits, snapshots and other subjects in a wide variety of scenes.
• The focal length becomes 60 mm (equivalent to 35mm [135] format) when mounted on a DX-format camera.
• A compact and lightweight body with a total length of approximately 45.5 mm and weight of approximately 170 g.
• Minimum focus distance of 0.29 m allows users to get close to their subjects.
• Adoption of an STM (stepping motor) enables quiet, fast and accurate AF control while maintaining a compact body size.
• Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistant performance so that it can be taken anywhere with greater confidence.
• Functions such as aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned to the control ring.
• Developed with consideration for video recording, offering extremely quiet operation, effective focus-breathing compensation, and stable exposure.
• Specifications, design, product name and supplied accessories may differ by country or area. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
• Sample photos can be found here.

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