Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens first look

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2021


Here is the first and only Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens first look video by Ricci:

 Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens pre-order options:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 lens shipping date

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2021


Several readers have asked me about the shipping date of the new Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens. The Nikon press release lists the lens as “available this fall“:


Amazon lists the shipping date as September 30th:


Park Camera UK lists the shipping date as early October:


Calumet DE lists the shipoing date ac Ocotober 14th:


Update lost of Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens pre-order options:

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Officially announced: Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2021


Cosina officially announced the Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount. Pre-orders should be open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Sample photos from the new lens can be found here. Technical specifications and additional information (Google translated):

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Coming soon: new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2021


Cosina will soon announce a new Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount (Voigtlander has several SL II lenses already). It seems that two different versions will be available – here are the first leaked pictures:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: September 14, 2021


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

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

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Nikon officially announced the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens (available for pre-order)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 14, 2021


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

Pre-orders (updated):

Additional information:



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.



MTf charts and lens desgins:

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The new Viltrox autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2021

The latest Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock:


Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF Z lens:

Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 AF Z lens:


Viltrox APS-C AF lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

Please note that Pergear and Viltrox offer free international shipping to most countries.

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