p.1 #1 · Sold: Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Special Edition (SE)
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Special Edition (SE)
Sold
Price: $220.00 Payment method: PayPal Item condition: 10 Preowned equipment, but appears as new Shipping instructions: PayPal F&F or add 3.5% G&S. Insured UPS shipping included.
A piece of glass that balances modern, high-performance tech with an absolute classic vibe. This is the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Special Edition (SE).
Now, if you've seen the standard Nikon 40mm, it's a great little lens, but the Special Edition takes it to a whole different level visually. Nikon pulled design cues straight from their legendary manual-focus AI lenses from the film era. It features that iconic retro knurling on the control ring, the classic typeface, and a distinct silver band. It looks absolutely beautiful mounted on a modern Z body—especially if you're running a retro-styled body like the Z f or Z fc, though it functions flawlessly on full-frame cameras too.
Beyond the killer looks, this is one of the most practical everyday prime lenses you can buy.
Here is why this little retro prime deserves a spot in your kit:
The Perfect "In-Between" Focal Length: At 40mm, it sits right in the sweet spot between a wide 35mm and a standard 50mm. It’s wide enough for environmental storytelling, but tight enough that faces still look completely natural.
Bright f/2 Aperture: Gives you excellent low-light capability and a beautiful, soft rendering for your backgrounds to make your subjects pop.
Featherweight Form Factor: It weighs a mere 170 grams and is incredibly compact. It turns your camera into a lightweight setup you can toss over your shoulder all day long without noticing it.
Modern Optics, Classic Soul: While the outside looks vintage, the inside is pure modern Z-mount glass. The autofocus is fast, completely silent, and tracks subjects perfectly.
This lens is in excellent condition with pristine glass, smooth mechanics, and includes both the front and rear lens caps.
Like the rest of the gear, I’m letting this go on a strict first-come, first-served basis. It's packed up safe, clean, and ready to ship out to its next owner today. If you want a sharp, fast prime that adds a serious dose of style to your setup, shoot me a message!
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Special Edition (SE)
